B+W aerial photo of Lincoln Tunnel, N.J. plaza with access ramp [helix] under construction, Weehawken, May 17, 1938.
Entry/Object ID
2011.052.0007
Description
Black-and-white aerial photo of Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey plaza with access ramp (helix) under construction, Weehawken, May 17, 1938.
Circa 8" x 10" high, irregularly trimmed. Photo taken by Costa Weis, Pilot (possibly for the Port Authority.) Reverse has typewritten carbon caption attached to back; red inkstamp date: May 19, 1939. (Photo from Chicago Tribune archives.)
Typewritten text on reverse:
May 17, 1938
Costa Weis Pilot
E.G.
Air View of Tubes
[hand printed] Lincoln Tunnel
View looking North showing mouths of two tubes
Tube on right is only one in use now. These views also show how cars will swing around in quarter cloverleaf fashion and go westward through cut being built.
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The curved ramp or access road when finished became known as the "helix."
The view shows the surrounding area in Weehawken and how the requirements for the ramp impacted the city. Interestingly, even though the tunnel was in use, there are no vehicles seen in this mid-day shot approaching or in the toll booths, in the plaza or either entering or exiting the tunnel.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.052
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Artist
Weis, Costa
Date made
1938
Place
Location
Weehawken/Lincoln Tunnel
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-12-03
