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1. Approach and Entrance to Detroit River Tunnel, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Detroit approach to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, with a truss bridge and buildings in the background. Trains are on the tunnel tracks and alongside. Printed on verso: The Detroit River Tunnel, has the unique distinction of being the only tunnel of its type ever built. It was constructed in sections, all work being done from the surface of the water without the use of compressed air. The Tunnel is operated electronically. Construction was started October 1, 1906, and completed July 1, 1910. The length from portal to portal is 1 3/8 miles, and from summit of grade 2 ½ miles. It was built by the Detroit River Tunnel Company for the M. C. R. R. at a cost of $8,500,000. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 8, 1911.
Date Issued:
1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

2. Detroit River Tunnel, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Detroit approach to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, with a truss bridge and buildings in the background. Trains are on the tunnel tracks and alongside. Two signs read "Richard L. Aylward Coal & Coke". Printed on verso: The Detroit River Tunnel has the unique distinction of being the only tunnel of its type ever built. It was constructed in sections, all work being done from the surface of the water without the use of compressed air. The Tunnel is operated electronically. Construction was started October 1, 1906, and completed July 1, 1910. The length from portal to portal is 1 3/8 miles, and from summit of grade 2 ½ miles. It was built by the Detroit River Tunnel Company for the M. C. R. R. at a cost of $8,500,000. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec, 1910.
Date Issued:
1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

3. The Detroit River Tunnel, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Detroit approach to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, with a truss bridge and buildings in the background. Printed on verso: The Detroit River Tunnel, has the unique distinction of being the only tunnel of its type ever built. It was constructed in sections, all work being done from the surface of the water without the use of compressed air. The Tunnel is operated electronically. Construction was started October 1, 1906, and completed July 1, 1910. The length from portal to portal is 1 3/8 miles, and from summit of grade 2 ½ miles. It was built by the Detroit River Tunnel Company for the M. C. R. R. at a cost of $8,500,000. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 19, 1914.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

4. Electric Engine used for Hauling Trains through Tunnel under Detroit River, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting an electric train engine with men crowded onto it at the Windsor entrance to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel. Printed on verso: Electric Engine, Detroit, Mich. The Detroit River Tunnel was built for the M. C. R. R. at a cost of $8,500,000. It is 1 3/8 miles in length. Construction was started in July 1906 and completed July 1, 1910. Electricity, the third rail system, furnishes the motive power for the engines. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 20, 1912.
Date Issued:
1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

5. Approach to Tunnel Under the Detroit River, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting construction along the Detroit approach to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, from the 14th Street bridge. In view are houses and the Porter Street bridge. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 26, 1911.
Date Issued:
1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

6. I'm Glad to be Back to the Old Home in Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting an illustration of a locomotive engine shining a light, and below that a man holding suitcases walking toward a house. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 10, 1914.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

7. Entrance to Detroit River Tunnel, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Detroit approach to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, with a truss bridge and buildings in the background. Train car are on the tracks entering the tunnel and alongside. Printed on verso: Entrance to Detroit River Tunnel, Detroit, Mich. The Detroit River Tunnel has the unique distinction of being the only tunnel of its type ever built. It was constructed in sections, all work being done from the surface of the water without the use of compressed air. The Tunnel is operated electronically. Construction was started October 1, 1906, and completed July 1, 1910. The length from portal to portal is 1 3/8 miles, and from summit of grade 2 ½ miles. It was built by the Detroit River Tunnel Company for the M. C. R. R. at a cost of $8,500,000. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 1, 1914.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard