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Entering the NJ Portal of the Lincoln Tunnel

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Black and white photo postcard of the entrance to the tunnel. Note the policeman stationed at left. Postmarked July 27, 1951 from New Brunswick.

Lincoln Tunnel Promotional Matchbook

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Lincoln Tunnel matchbook: When time is short and traffic heavy, try the Lincoln Tunnel 34-42 Streets, Manhattan, Weehawken, N.J.

Advertisement - Lincoln Tunnel - 1940

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This advertisement, by the Port of New York Authority, with photograph of a tunnel tube and rendering of the Lincoln Tunnel approach roadways appeared in the Northern Hudson County Recognition Number and Industrial Guide published by the Chamber of…

When Dreams Come True - The Lincoln Tunnel

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This article about the tunnel appeared in the Northern Hudson County Recognition Number and Industrial Guide published by the Chamber of Commerce of Northern Hudson County in 1939 or 1940.

Entrance to Lincoln Tunnel, Stadium and Playground

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This photo appeared in the Northern Hudson County Recognition Number and Industrial Guide published by the Chamber of Commerce of Northern Hudson County in 1939 or 1940. According to Bernie Zempolich, the playground in this picture is actually a…

Invitation - Lincoln Tunnel Opening

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Invitation to the opening of the Lincoln Tunnel on Tuesday, December 21, 1937. Whoever had this invitation did not pick up their free commemorative medal at the ceremony...

Ad - Hammermill Bond Guides Sandhogs Drilling Lincoln Tunnel

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According to this advertisement from the January 17th, 1938 issue of Time, the drilling of the tunnel was made possible by printed forms from the Hammermill Paper Company of Erie, PA.

Book: A Ceremony in the Lincoln Tunnel

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Novel about a terrorist attack on the Lincoln Tunnel aimed at assassinating Israeli General Moshe Dayan as he is driven from Newark Airport to Manhattan. Written by Richard Cunningham Copyright 1978 Sheed Andrews and McMeel Inc., Publishers ISBN…

Postcard - Lincoln Tunnel Entrance

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Colored photo postcard. From the look of the cars and trucks, this appears to be a view from the 1940s - early 1950s. Reverse caption: This view of New York's vehicular Lincoln Tunnel is seen from the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. Note the…

Lincoln Tunnel Exit and Entrance at New Jersey

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Black and white photo postcard that appears to date from the late 1940s, judging from the styles of vehicles and the lack of a third tube. The photo is also captioned 'Courtesy of Port of New York Authority.' Published by The Mayrose Company of…