B+W photo of tunnel shaft construction near N.J. entrance, Lincoln Tunnel, Weehawken, Nov. 27, 1934.
Entry/Object ID
2011.052.0008
Description
Black-and-white photo of tunnel shaft construction near New Jersey entrance for Hudson River Vehicle [Lincoln] Tunnel, Weehawken, Nov. 27, 1934.
Circa 7" x 9" high print. Photo taken by Wide World (credit in image at lower right & inkstamp on reverse.) Reverse has black inkstamp: Hudson River Vehicle Tunnel; holographic pencil caption and publication mark-up; red inkstamp date: Nov 27 1934. (Photo from Chicago Tribune archives.)
The tunnel was called the Hudson River Vehicle Tunnel or Midtown Hudson River Tunnel prior to becoming the Lincoln Tunnel.
Reverse pencil text:
873337
Mid Town Hudson Tunnel
The working shaft at Weehawken N.J. entrances to the tunnel showing men working.
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
Wide World
Date made
1934
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
