DescriptionBlack-and-white photo of policeman slowing car in Holland Tunnel re-opened after a truck explosion, May 15, 1949. 8" x 10" print. Photo taken by Acme Photo. Mark-up on image for publication. Reverse has mimeographed caption attached; inkstamped date (print from Chicago Tribune archives.) Text on reverse: 903837 ... New York Bureau RE-OPEN HOLLAND TUNNEL NEW YORK: A policeman slows cars down as they pass through the Holland tunnel, re-opened to traffic late May 15. The Manhattan-bound tube of the tunnel was tied up for 56 hours as workers strove to repair the widespread damage caused by the explosion of 4,400 gallons of carbon disulphide in a truck. NY-A-B-C-D-MCK CHI MGS CREDIT (ACME) 5-15-49 (LG) [end] View east is in the south (eastbound) tube with the officer on the catwalk. Temporary lighting is seen. See photo 2011.052.0011 for another view of the scene with more cars.