Aftermath of the explosion at corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets on March 4, 1897. Caused by a leaking gas main, the explosion killed six people, left 4 with fatal injuries, and injured many more.
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<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityofbostonarchives/13473420613/">Explosion at corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets</a> via <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/48039697@N05">City of Boston Archives</a><br>Public Works Department photograph collection, 5000.009.0153