Hoosac Tunnel, West Portal, Massachusetts
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.
Collection of Matthew D. Cosgro
Date, Image Taken: Unknown Date
Postmark, Date: August 4, 1920
Location, depicts: North Adams, MassachusettsView Location Details
Subject, Railroad: Boston and Maine RailroadView Railroad Details
Object ID: 9304013290
Recorded: 2016-01-12
Watermark Removal & Reproduction: Available • Request