Postcard

East Portal, Michigan Central R. R. Tunnel, from Canadian Side.

Color postcard depicting the Windsor approach to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel.
Printed on verso: East Portal, Michigan Central R. R. Tunnel, from the Canadian Side. 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.