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Entrance to Detroit River Tunnel

Original Vintage Card
  
Sale Price: $9.95
Original Price: $15.95

Stock #:415631
Type: Postcard
Era: Divided Back
City: Detroit
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Wayne
Postmark: 1912
Postmark City: Elgin
Postmark State: IL
Stamp: 1c
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

Additional Details:
The Detroit River Tunnel has the unique distinction of being the only tunnel of this 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 3/8 miles and from summit of grade 2 1/2 miles. It was built for the M.C.R.R. at a cost of $8,500,000

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