DescriptionBlack-and-white photo of emergency tow truck demonstration in Lincoln Tunnel, Dec. 18, 1937. 8" x 10 print. Photo by Associated Press (inkstamped on reverse). Reverse also has mimeograph caption pasted to it with a red inkstamp date: Dec. 20 1937. A Port Authority worker (left) is seen using a chain lift on a convertible automobile inside the tunnel. A police officer (right) is observing. Text: 22139 Associated Press Photo From New York Caution: Use Credit Giant Wrecker for Lincoln Tunnel This 17-ton four-motored emergency truck has been assigned the task of keeping traffic open in the New Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River at New York. The tunnel will be formally opened Dec. 21. Specially designed, the truck can be driven from either end, is capable of lifting 20 tons and can tow a disabled 70-ton truck rapidly. The truck carries fire fighting equipment. Associated Press Photo 12/18/37 7:41 PES HH WHR [end]