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The History of the Hoosac Tunnel in Western Massachusetts

WhenSat, Oct 17, 2:00 PMStarts in 11 hours📅 Add to calendarWhereWest RoxburyAlice Hennessey Community Room🗺 Apple Maps🗺 Google Maps🚕 UberHostBoston Public LibraryCostFreeCapacityOpen — no spot limit

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All Adults. Learn about the history of the Hoosac Tunnel in Western Massachusetts; led by author Dr. Gary Brierley. Built to connect Boston and eastern markets to the Hudson River Valley, it was the longest tunnel in North America upon its completion. Dr. Gary Brierley has more than 50 years of experience with both technical and nontechnical aspects of underground engineering and construction management. He has worked on more than 1,000 soil and rock tunneling projects involving design, construction, and consultations. He is the author of more than 200 professional papers and magazine articles and holds a PHD in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois. Sponsored by Friends of the West Roxbury Branch Library. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

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