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P7319

ID Number: P7319
Item Name: Image
Title: Construction of the Michigan Central Railroad Tunnel / Construction du tunnel du Chemin de fer Michigan Central
Title (Fre): Construction du tunnel du Chemin de fer Michigan Central
Date: ca 1906
Description: Black and white photograph of the construction of the Michigan Central Railroad Tunnel under the Detroit River; the two tubes for the tunnel have been laid and buried in a deep trench; the open ends are visible in the foreground of the photograph and are scattered with wooden planks; a crane sits atop the tubes and additional planks and building materials are strewn about both trench banks and on the top.
History: Construction began in 1906 and the tunnel under the Detroit River was opened in 1910. Butler Bros. Construction Company of New York City were contracted to complete the work.
Place made: Canada - Ontario - Windsor
Collection Name: Museum Windsor