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(NEW YORK CITY.) New York State Bridge and Tunnel Commission. Specification books for the construction of the Holland Tunnel. Hundreds of folding printed contract drawings. 28 volumes. 4to (mostly about 11 x 8 inches), some cloth and original wrappers as issued, some worn, chipped, or loose; interiors generally clean. New York, 1920-26
The Holland Tunnel between Jersey City and Canal Street, the oldest of Manhattan''s vehicular tunnels, opened in 1927. To accommodate automobile traffic, it featured an innovative ventilation system. These printed volumes include detailed specifications and contract drawings issued to contractors for various aspects of the tunnel construction, from digging the shaft to laying the power cables to building the toll booths. Some volumes were property of Arthur C. Davis (mechanical engineer on the project) or the Mechanical Department. Complete list available by request.
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