Episode 2 of 3
Laboratory Fire
- When
- 1858-12-24
- Where
- Squibb's laboratory facility
The nascent company almost closed when its brick laboratory burned down on Christmas Eve 1858.
The facility burned down on Christmas Eve of 1858, threatening the survival of the newly founded company. This incident was a significant early challenge for Squibb's business operations.
Sources
- Bristol Myers Squibb Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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