Re: (rshsdepot) A Trolley Grows in Brooklyn

[CoolGuy127_@_aol.com]

In a message dated 6/11/02 2:12:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
james.dent_@_itochu.com writes:


> OK, so it's THAT Atlantic Ave. tunnel.  I wasn't sure.  Construction on that
> tunnel began in 1844 and the tunnel was abandoned in 1859. 
> 
> This tunnel has some fascinating stories and intrigue attached to it
> (abandoned locos, German spies, FBI searches).

       At one time (I don't know if it still being done), the tunnel was 
opened for occasional public tours.  You had to climb down a ladder put 
through a manhole in the middle of the street to get into the tunnel.  I took 
advantage of this opportunity and found the tunnel quite fascinating.  I have 
some pictures somewhere.

                   Daniel Chazin
                   Teaneck, NJ

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