Flyer about launching of sections of the Webster St. Tube, 1960

Name/Title

Flyer about launching of sections of the Webster St. Tube, 1960

Entry/Object ID

2021.34.8

Description

Acc. No. 21.34.8 Subject Category: Transportation, Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: 1960 Object: Flyer Description: Flyer, on pale pink paper, titled '"Twin" Tube Launching - Welcome!' Size: L 11" x W 8 1/2" History of Object: Flyer with program for the christening and launching of two sections of the Webster Street Tube, segment 3 - the 'Kathleen Ann Pomeroy' and segment 4 - the 'Leslie Ann Pomeroy', on Saturday, October 22, 1960, with refreshments served at the office area of Pomeroy-Bates & Rogers-Gerwick, contractors for the Tube. Indicative of progress of the Alameda - Webster Tube, there are no references to Alameda at all, although Alameda was the reason for the tunnel. Acquired form: unknown Catalog Date: 14 April, 2021