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P6919

ID Number: P6919
Item Name: Image
Title: Exit from Detroit-Windsor Tunnel / Sortie du Tunnel Detroit-Windsor
Title (Fre): Sortie du Tunnel Detroit-Windsor
Description: Black and white photograph of the exit to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel; the exit to the tunnel is on the right of the photo and cars are driving out and turning toward the centre of the photo; the cars are lined up at the customs and toll booths waiting to get into Windsor and they are spread out through the centre of the photograph; several stores and hotels are visible beyond customs including the Norton Palmer and Prince Edward Hotels and Geo. Wilkinson Shoes.
History: The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is the only international subaqueous vehicular tunnel in the world. Construction began in the summer of 1928 on both sides of the river. Work was divided into five sections. It was completed in just 10 months using three different tunnelling methods at a total cost of $23 million, $1 million of which was used to purchase the former St. Mary's Academy site. Opening ceremonies took place the morning of November 1st and the tunnel was officially opened to public traffic at 12:05am on Monday, November 3, 1930.
Place made: Canada - Ontario - Windsor
Collection Name: Museum Windsor

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Billboards / Panneaux d’affichage

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