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B+W photo of Lincoln Tunnel police force marching in N.J. plaza 3 days prior to opening, Weehawken, Dec. 18, 1937.
Photograph
Black-and-white photo of Lincoln Tunnel police officers marching in New Jersey plaza prior to opening of Tunnel, Weehawken, Dec. 18, 1937.
7" x 9" print. Photo by Associated Press. Reverse has mimeographed caption attached.
View is north with both portals seen, three days before the dedication ceremonies (Dec. 21, 1937.) The police force is seen marching south in the plaza with the south tube (right) in the background.
Text on reverse:
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Associated Press Photo From New York
Caution: Use Credit
FOR UNDERGROUND ORDER
Contigent of 14 officers and 115 men who, after undergoing two months training and selection from 300[?] candidates, have taken over the task of policing the new Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River from New York.
Associated Press Photo
12/18/37 7:30Pes hh whb
wa nr waterbury for
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2011.052.0202
2011.052
Lukacs, Claire
Gift
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
Associated Press
1937
Weehawken/Lincoln Tunnel
7-1/2 in
9-1/2 in
Good
Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2011-12-03