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MI, Detroit - East Portal Michigan Central RR Tunnel - A17042

MI, Detroit - East Portal Michigan Central RR Tunnel - A17042

$6.00

Michigan postcard - Detroit, MI

Back:  The Detroit River Tunnel has the unique distinction of being the only tunnel of its 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 Oct 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

mailed 1917

  •  Please note that the majority of the cards are over 50 years old and as such, are sold AS IS. Tears will be noted but it would be too timely to note each fault on every card. If condition is important to you - contact us with our number in the title & what it is that you would like to know or what it is that you would like pictured more closely.
  • Because of the age of the cards - they are noted as being USED - no matter if they are written on or not.

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