Question

I need help. I'm doing a project on Urban Disasters in New York from 1880-1920, and I have to have 5 topics. All i have is Superstorm Sandy. Does anybody know any other urban disasters that happened in new york in that time frame?

Answer 1

I suggest looking in here https://books.google.com/books?id=8o6dAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA149&lpg=PA149&dq=Urban+Disasters+in+New+York+from+1880-1920&source=bl&ots=lDyTWaeuqr&sig=emL21kKLZY8ie9CdjgNbVv8Y_JQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj5rc_Qp_jLAhVCwmMKHQVQB54Q6AEILDAD#v=onepage&q=Urban%20Disasters%20in%20New%20York%20from%201880-1920&f=false

Answer 2

@GracyGirl thanks

Answer 3

August 5–13, 1896: Eastern North America heat wave prostrates the city, with temperatures exceeding 90 °F for nine days both day and night, with stagnant air and oppressive humidity. In all, 420 people die, mostly in crowded tenements in areas such as the Lower East Side. Hope this helps. :)