Related Records

1. Book

   Schexnayder, Cliff

   Record Type: Library

   
2. 1916.102.001 - Pamphlet

   A booklet entitled "The Hoosac" by Orson Dalrymple There are two maps - no narrative.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. 1962.037.001 - Photo

   Photo of model of Hoosac Tunnel - left Section during early work period - 1855-1866, using hand drilling and black powder. Scale 1/2 inch = 1 foot. Closeup of jack drilling

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. 1962.037.002 - Photo

   Photo of Model of Hoosac Tunnel - left Section: work during early periods 1851866, using hand drilling and black powder. Scale 1/2 inch = 1 foot.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. 1962.037.003 - Photo

   Photo of the model of the Hoosac Tunnel - right section: work during late period - 1866-1875, using Burleigh air drills and nitroglycerin. Bottom of central shaft at right. scale 1/2inch = 1 foot

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. 1962.037.004 - photo

   Model of Hoosac Tunnel - Center section - 1866-75 with Burleigh Drill.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. 1967.037.002 - photo

   Model of Hoosac Tunnel - left section : work during early period - 1855-1866, using hand drilling and black powder. Scale 1/2" - 1"

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. 1994.042.002 - Print, Photographic

   Scrapbook of photos and negatives from 1900 to 1950. The pictures were used in the book: "The Lengthened Shadow Of One Man" by William Bond Wheelwright and Sumner Kean. Privately printed - Crocker, Burbank & Co in 1957. It is a book about Alvah Crocker. The pictures in the scrapbook include Alvah Crocker, Gardner Burbank, the Fitchburg paper mills, and photos of the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel.

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. 1997.043.001 - Photo

   Photo of Hoosac Tunnel entrance taken 6/8/1997

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. 1997.043.002 - Photo

    Photo of people from the Historical Society standing in front of the entrance to the Hoosac Tunnel

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. 1997.043.004 - Photo

    Photo of people in front of the entrance to the Hoosac Tunnel. Fred Miller is in the blue hat.

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. 1997.043.005 - Photo

    Carl Byron , leader of a trip made by some Historical Society Members to the Hoosac Tunnel.

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. 1997.043.006 - Photo

    A photo of Ruth Penka taken on a trip made by some members of the Historical Society to the Hoosac Tunnel 6/8/1997

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. 1997.043.007 - Photo

    A picture of some folks from the Fitchburg Historical Society in front of the entrance to the Hoosac Tunnel Fred Miller is wearing the blue shirt and a baseball cap. (Rear, right)

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. 1997.043.008 - Photo

    Fred Miller and others inside the Hoosac Tunnel 6/8/1997

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. 2000.400.1321 - Scrapbook

    Biographical scrapbook of H. A. Blood By. E. D. Hewin 1882-1887. Newspaper clippings of railroad Projects and Hoosac Tunnel.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. 2000.600.660 - Photo

    Photo of descendants of Hoosac Tunnel officials,left to right - Brenton Perry, Norwalk, CT: B.C. Crocker, Fitchburg; Co-Chairman Anthony Talerico; Thomas D. Perry, West Stockbridge; Mrs. John Curtis of Summit, NJ,

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. 2014.104.001 - Letter

    Letter written Feb. 6, 1893 to A. W. Locke, Esq. from F. O. [Frank O.] Melcher in the Maintenance of Way Department of the Fitcburg Railroad Company, Hoosac Tunnel Route. In the letter Mr. Melcher is replying to a request for measurement of "the new line at Williamstown" saying that it was "never staked out." He added: "I send you a sketch giving scaled distances and angles which I trust will answer your purpose."

    Record Type: Archive

    
19. 2017.007.002 - Clipping, Newspaper

    James F. D. Garfield Personal papers Packet # 2 Envelopes numbered 16 through 35 on guide Envelopes contain correspondence, news clippings and other materials. [Postmarks on envelope] 16 [14 June 1899] (return address, The Book Shop in Chicago) Clippings about Animals, Birds, Insects 17 [10 November 1907] Hoosac Tunnel 1856 18 [19 September 1907] Hoosac Tunnel 1857 19 [16 November 1907] Hoosac Tunnel 1858 20 [ 2 December 1907] Hoosa...

    Record Type: Archive

    
20. 2021.014.001 - Letter

    A letter regarding the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel and the use of "Mica Powder" or Dynamite. The letter is written on letterhead with the text: "F. Shanly, W. Shanly, Contractors". The letter is titled: "Hoosac Tunnel Contract, North Adams, Mass.", is dated 20 August 1874, and is signed by W. Shanly.

    Record Type: Archive