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Jan 1919
The Proposed New York and New Jersey Vehicular Tunnel
Authors: Edward A. Byrne, M.ASCE, John F. O'Rourke, M.ASCE, Paul G. Brown, M.ASCE, J. V. Davies, M.ASCE, James Forgie, M.ASCE, W. C. Parmley, M.ASCE, T. Kennard Thomson, M.ASCE, F. Lavis, M.ASCE, Calvin Tomkins, A.ASCE, Amos Schaeffer, M.ASCE, and E. E. R. Tratman, AM.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 83, Issue 1
Abstract
The purpose of this discussion is to call attention to some of the reasons for constructing a vehicular tunnel to connect New York and New Jersey, and to discuss the merits of the various types of tunnels proposed. Before proceeding, however, it might be well to state that, although the construction of a bridge across the Hudson River had been agitated for many years, it was not until 1906 that any official action was taken by the States of New York and New Jersey.
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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 83 • Issue 1 • January 1919
Pages: 427 - 480
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© 1919 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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Edward A. Byrne, M.ASCE
New York City
John F. O'Rourke, M.ASCE
New York City
Paul G. Brown, M.ASCE
New York City
J. V. Davies, M.ASCE
New York City
James Forgie, M.ASCE
New York City
W. C. Parmley, M.ASCE
New York City
T. Kennard Thomson, M.ASCE
New York City
F. Lavis, M.ASCE
New York City
Calvin Tomkins, A.ASCE
New York City
Amos Schaeffer, M.ASCE
New York City
E. E. R. Tratman, AM.ASCE
Wheaton, Ill
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