Hoosac Tunnel, East Portal

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Sale Price: $5.95

Original Price: ~~$11.95~~

Stock #: 315431

Type: Postcard

Era: White Border

City: Florida

State: Massachusetts (MA)

County: Berkshire

Publisher: C.W. Hughes & Co.

Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Hoosac Tunnel was commenced in 1851 and completed in 1875. The total length 4 3/4 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

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PUBLISHED BY CHAS. W. HUGHES, MECHANICVILLE, N. Y. STAR QUALITY YAX HOOSAC TUNNEL. Hoosac Tunnel was commenced in 1851 and completed in 1875. The total lenght 434 miles long and is the longest tunnel in the United States. Rock excavated 1,900.000 tons. Men employed du- ring construction were about 900. Lives lost 192, D width 24 feet height 20 feet. Equipped with Elect- 3 oral service 1911. ERICAN ART A-20117. THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY.

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