Molasses Disaster Unveiled

The aftermath of the great molasses flood left downtown Boston submerged in sticky chaos, with cleanup efforts hampered by winter conditions. A landmark class action lawsuit ensued, revealing negligence on the part of the United States Industrial Alcohol Company, which was ultimately held accountable for the disaster. Even today, whispers of molasses linger in the air during warm summer days, a haunting reminder of the second worst disaster in Boston's history.