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Frozen in time: The Blizzard of 1888 knocks New York City off its feet, creating the deadliest commute in history

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In the blizzard of 1888, the streets disappeared and the snow came down almost horizontally. Imagine being trapped at work, several miles from your home. This was the plight experienced by thousands of New Yorkers (and others throughout the northeast) that Monday. (Library of Congress) PODCAST This year is the 125th anniversary of one of the … Continue reading Frozen in time: The Blizzard of 1888 knocks New York City off its feet, creating the deadliest commute in history

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