Amon Carter print details

Entrance to Detroit River Tunnel, Detroit, Mich.

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Object Details

  • Date

    ca. 1949

  • Object Type

    Photographs

  • Medium

    Halftone print

  • Contributors

    Published by Curt Teich Co.

  • Object Format

    Postcard

  • Dimensions

    3 7/16 x 5 7/16 in.

  • Inscriptions

    Recto:

    l.l. to l.c. printed: ENTRANCE TO DETROIT RIVER TUNNEL, DETROIT, MICH.

    Verso:

    u.l. printed: ENTRANCE TO DETROIT RIVER \ TUNNEL, DETROIT, MICH. \ The Detroit River Tunnel has the unique distinction \ of being the only tunnel of this 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 electrically. Construction was \ started October1, 1906, and completed July 1, 1910. The \ length from portal to portal is 1 3/8 miles and from summit of grade 2 1/2 miles. It was built for the M.C. \ R.R. at a cost of $8,500,000.

    u.c. printed: A-17411

    u.c. [stamp]: DETROIT \ SEP 3 \ 1230 AM \ 1916 \ MICH.

    c. to l.l. in ink transverse:284 Van Dyke Ave. \ Detroit, Mich. 9/2/16. \ My Dear Mina: \ Are you still in the \ land of the living. I wonder \ if there is a letter at home \ from you for me. Have been here in \ Detroit 2 mos. taking care of a girl friend who has just had \ a little baby. Going home next \ Thursday. Hope you are well Mina. \ Love to all. Mabell

    c. printed transverse: C.T. AMERICAN ART

    c. to l.r. in ink: Mrs. T.W. Nail \ 1209-17th St. \ Denver, \ Colorado. \ c/o Dr. Nail

  • Collection Name

    Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection

  • Credit Line

    Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Accession Number

    P1976.48.863

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Additional details

Location: Off view
Part of: Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection
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