Tunnel Entrance, Windsor, Canada

Tunnel Entrance, Windsor, Canada
Year: 
1912
Type(s): 
Postcard
Identifier(s): 
1316
Language: 
English
Notes: 
c. 1912; "1316: The Detroit River Tunnel has the unique distinction of being the only tunnel of its type ever built. It was constructed in sections, all work being done from the surface of the water without the use of compressed air. The tunnel is operated electrically. Construction was started October 1, 1906, and completed July 1, 1910. The length from portal to portal is 1 3/4 miles, and from summit of grade 2 1/4 miles. It was built by the Detroit River Tunnel Company for the M.C.R.R. at a cost of $8,500,000."
Subject(s): 
Tunnels
Railways
Michigan Central Railway Tunnel (Windsor Detroit)
Detroit River Tunnel Company
Railway Engines
Place(s): 
Windsor (Ontario)
Detroit (Michigan)
Rights: 
Public Domain
Repository: 
University of Windsor. Leddy Library
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