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
Image > Postcard
Object ID 9304013290, Recorded 2016-01-12
Storage Location: Archives

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Date, Image Taken: Unknown Date
Postmark, Date: August 4, 1920

Location, depicts: North Adams, Massachusetts

Subject, Railroad: Boston and Maine Railroad