128 years ago today the Blizzard of 1888 hit New York City, dumping 22 inches of snow on the city. O
128 years ago today the Blizzard of 1888 hit New York City, dumping 22 inches of snow on the city. Over 400 people died and many buildings burnt down from fires. Most notably, the East River froze and New Yorkers were able to walk across the frozen river between Brooklyn and Manhattan. (at East River, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMaEmvhH9PY/?igshid=ocnt8dec1w88 -- source link