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How Was the Holland Tunnel Built? | The New York Historical
The Holland Tunnel was built (1920-1924) by pneumatically pushing cylindrical shields through the river bottom. The shields not only dug through mud but also served as the shell beneath which the actual tunnel walls (built of iron rings filled with concrete) were constructed. Two shields were used—one began on the New York shore and the other ...
Jul 4, 2012
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📜Engineers battled against perilous work conditions, the river's powerful currents, and the inherent difficulties of subaqueous construction. Clifford Holland, the tunnel's chief engineer, whom the tunnel posthumously honors, pioneered the use of a ventilation system that made the enclosed structure viable for carbon monoxide-spewing vehicles. This system became a standard for tunnels worldwide, a testament to the project's pioneering impact on tunnel construction. The tunnel was a hit from the
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