Frozen in Time: The Great Blizzard of 1888

About this episode

This episode recalls the Great Blizzard of 1888, one of the worst weather incidents in American history.

Remembering one of the worst weather incidents in American history -- the Great Blizzard of 1888.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom Meyers, Greg Young

Topics covered

• weather history
• blizzards
• American history
• New York City
• natural disasters

Keywords

• Great Blizzard
• 1888
• New York City
• weather incidents
• American history

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