July 11, 1900, Norfolk, VA – In a shocking turn of events, a massive explosion ripped through the Suffolk Clay Company’s plant in Suffolk, Virginia, leaving investigators baffled and employees on high alert. The blast, which occurred on July 10, partially wrecked two large steel rollers, each weighing nearly a ton, that were part of the disintegrator. The deafening noise echoed through the surrounding area, sending shockwaves through the community.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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