B+W photo of New Jersey plaza ceremony for opening of Lincoln Tunnel, Dec. 21, 1937.
Entry/Object ID
2011.052.0203
Description
Black-and-white photo of dedication ceremony at New Jersey plaza for opening of Lincoln Tunnel, Weehawken, Dec. 21, 1937.
8" x 10" print. Photo by Tresilian(?) Reverse has typewritten carbon caption attached; inkstamped date: Dec 28 1937. (Print from Chicago Tribune archives.)
View is north with both portals seen, bunting over the south tube (now center tube) which was the first to open to traffic. Viewing stand at right with speakers and many dignitaries seen. Buses are lined up exiting the tube. Formations of Army, Navy and presumably police or firemen line the route.
Text on reverse:
12-21-37
Tresilian AW
Lincoln Tunnel Dedication Ceremonies
Jersey Side
General view of part of the dedication ceremonies of the Lincoln Tunnel - Jersey Side.
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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
n/a
Date made
1937
Place
Location
Weehawken/Lincoln Tunnel
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-12-03
