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B+W photo of New Jersey plaza ceremony for opening of Lincoln Tunnel, Dec. 21, 1937.
Photograph
Black-and-white photo of dedication ceremony at New Jersey plaza for opening of Lincoln Tunnel, Weehawken, Dec. 21, 1937.
8" x 10" print. Photo by Tresilian(?) Reverse has typewritten carbon caption attached; inkstamped date: Dec 28 1937. (Print from Chicago Tribune archives.)
View is north with both portals seen, bunting over the south tube (now center tube) which was the first to open to traffic. Viewing stand at right with speakers and many dignitaries seen. Buses are lined up exiting the tube. Formations of Army, Navy and presumably police or firemen line the route.
Text on reverse:
12-21-37
Tresilian AW
Lincoln Tunnel Dedication Ceremonies
Jersey Side
General view of part of the dedication ceremonies of the Lincoln Tunnel - Jersey Side.
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2011.052.0203
2011.052
Lukacs, Claire
Gift
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
n/a
1937
Weehawken/Lincoln Tunnel
8 in
10 in
Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2011-12-03