B+W photo of emergency tow truck demonstration in Lincoln Tunnel, Dec. 18, 1937.
Entry/Object ID
2011.052.0206
Description
Black-and-white photo of emergency tow truck demonstration in Lincoln Tunnel, Dec. 18, 1937.
8" x 10 print. Photo by Associated Press (inkstamped on reverse). Reverse also has mimeograph caption pasted to it with a red inkstamp date: Dec. 20 1937.
A Port Authority worker (left) is seen using a chain lift on a convertible automobile inside the tunnel. A police officer (right) is observing.
Text:
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Associated Press Photo From New York
Caution: Use Credit
Giant Wrecker for Lincoln Tunnel
This 17-ton four-motored emergency truck has been assigned the task of keeping traffic open in the New Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River at New York. The tunnel will be formally opened Dec. 21. Specially designed, the truck can be driven from either end, is capable of lifting 20 tons and can tow a disabled 70-ton truck rapidly. The truck carries fire fighting equipment.
Associated Press Photo
12/18/37 7:41 PES HH WHR
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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
Associated Press
Date made
1937
Place
Location
Lincoln Tunnel/Weehawken
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
