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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