Hoosac Tunnel was commenced in 1851 and completed in 1875. The total length 4.75 miles long and is the longest tunnel in the United States. Rock excavated 1,900,000 tons. Men employed during construction were about 900. Lives lost 192. Width 24 feet, height 20 feet. Equipped with Electrical service 1911.
Item Type: Postcard
Photographer:
Camera: Unknown
Approximate Date: 1920-1929 [see note below]
Postmarked: August 4, 1920
Collection: Matthew D. Cosgro, Nashua City Station
NCS Collection ID: 9304013290
Added: 1/12/2016
Boston and Maine Railroad • North Adams, Massachusetts
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