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Sepia-tone photo of groundbreaking ceremony for Lincoln Tunnel 3rd tube, N.Y.C., Sept.25, 1952.
Photograph
Sepia-tone group photo of groundbreaking ceremony for third tube of Lincoln Tunnel, New York City, September 25, 1952.
7" x 9" wide print. Photograph by Associated Press photographer; attachment on reverse with credit and caption.
View is of six men (see caption for names) posed while breaking ground - three with pickaxes and three with shovels. A stage with podium and chairs is behind them along with a large sign (Third Tube Now Under Construction to Relieve Traffic Congestion, The Port of New York Authority) for the ceremony and bunting.
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Associated Press Photo From New York
Caution: Use Credit
BREAKING GROUND FOR TUNNEL TUBE
State and City officials break ground at 38th Street eas of 12th Avenue in mid-town, Sept. 25, for the third tube of the Lincoln Tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey under the Hudson River. From left are: Robert Moses, City Construction Co-ordinator; Frank C. Moore, Lieutenant Governor of New York State; Mayor Vincent R. Impellitteri; Howard Cullman, chairman Port of New York Authority; Ransford J. Abbott, Commissioner, New Jersey State Highway Department; and Robert F. Wagner, Jr., Borough President of Manhattan.
gfr 233p 9.24.52 stf jr 25
NYC NR CONN PX NYMATS
2011.005.0109
2011.005
Lukacs, Claire
Gift
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
Associated Press
1952
New York City
7-1/2 in
9-1/2 in
Good
Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2011-05-28