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Detroit River Tunnel

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

Stock #:416606
Type: Postcard
Era: Divided Back
City: Detroit
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Wayne
Postmark: 1913 Aug-23
Postmark City: Detroit
Postmark State: MI
Stamp: 1c
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

Additional Details:
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 3/4 miles and from summit of grade 2 1/2 miles. It was built by the Detroit River Tunnel Company for the M.C. R.R. at a cost of $8,500,000

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