1953 Killer Smog Hits Manhattan
- Date Range
- November 1953 – November 1953
- Title
- 1953 Killer Smog Hits Manhattan
- What occurred
- Over a 6 day period in New York City, a dense smog lays over the city. This led to roughly 20-30 death a day as a result of lung and respiratory problems as well a automobile accidents due to lack of visibility. Residents suffered from "... dry, wheezing, watery-eyed coughs" that sent many to the hospital. This was even enough to shut down Times Square-- because you could barely see.
- Location
- 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
- Image Citation
- Johnson, Kirk. "You Should Have Seen the Air in '53; After Sept. 11, Considering History's Lessons on Pollution." New York Times. Sept. 22, 2002.
- Student name(s)
- Destiny Hallenbeck
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