B+W photo of Lincoln Tunnel police force marching in N.J. plaza 3 days prior to opening, Weehawken, Dec. 18, 1937.
Entry/Object ID
2011.052.0202
Description
Black-and-white photo of Lincoln Tunnel police officers marching in New Jersey plaza prior to opening of Tunnel, Weehawken, Dec. 18, 1937.
7" x 9" print. Photo by Associated Press. Reverse has mimeographed caption attached.
View is north with both portals seen, three days before the dedication ceremonies (Dec. 21, 1937.) The police force is seen marching south in the plaza with the south tube (right) in the background.
Text on reverse:
22138
Associated Press Photo From New York
Caution: Use Credit
FOR UNDERGROUND ORDER
Contigent of 14 officers and 115 men who, after undergoing two months training and selection from 300[?] candidates, have taken over the task of policing the new Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River from New York.
Associated Press Photo
12/18/37 7:30Pes hh whb
wa nr waterbury for
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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
Weehawken/Lincoln Tunnel
Dimensions
Height
7-1/2 in
Width
9-1/2 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-12-03
