Published On: October 5th, 1918

1 life lost
The Rectory Street gasification factory was completely destroyed by an early morning explosion that sent concrete blocks flying for 100 feet and blew in the doors and windows of neighbouring homes and businesses. Miraculously, only one man, Stephen Snider, the plant’s manager, was killed.

(Source: Notebook from Yesterday)

Published On: October 5th, 1918 | Last Updated: December 8th, 2022 | Views: 208 |

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