Park Place disaster
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park-place-disaster-284-8525453
title:
Park Place disaster
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The Park Place disaster occurred on August 22, 1891, in New York City when benzene vapor from a bronze powder manufacturer ignited, causing an explosion that resulted in the collapse of the five-story Taylor Building that housed the manufacturer along with other businesses. Two fires then broke out, one in the ruins of the manufacturer and the other in a restaurant that was caused by a natural gas leak. The disaster killed 61 people, while local residents were admonished in the press for rubbern
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1891 gas explosion in New York City
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Place_disaster
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2024-03-15T14:22:58Z
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