Why New York's First River Tunnel is Falling Apart (The Story of The Hudson Tunnel)
It’s History11 Juni 2022

Why New York's First River Tunnel is Falling Apart (The Story of The Hudson Tunnel)

The Hudson Tunnel is absolutely massive and was the first large-scale tunneling project under a prominent American river. Originally intended to be the first trans-river rail link between Jersey City and Manhattan, the tunnel took more than 30 years to complete. The history of the tunnel is a fascinating example of early Gilded Age engineering technology and is considered a notable engineering achievement. Today we will discover the story of the Hudson Tunnel and how it came to be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Florida's Most Dangerous Lighthouse Fell into the Sea

Discovering American Heritage Through Tales of Urban Decay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Rhode Island's Ghost Station Is Running Out of Time

Why Rhode Island's Ghost Station Is Running Out of Time

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What's Left of Santa Fe Railway's Forgotten Past?

What's Left of Santa Fe Railway's Forgotten Past?

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Why Salt Lake's Problematic Landmark is Running Out of Time

Why Salt Lake's Problematic Landmark is Running Out of Time

Saltair was a resort built on the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake in Utah, first opening its doors in 1893. It was conceived by the Mormon Church and local businessmen as a place for wholesome r...

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America's Forbidden Industrial Accident

America's Forbidden Industrial Accident

The Texas City Disaster, one of the worst industrial accidents in U.S. history, occurred on April 16, 1947, when a fire on the SS Grandcamp, docked in the Port of Texas City, caused its cargo to explo...

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