Tunnel Collection (#79)

Germany, Franconia, Wertheim. Famous historic housing with a VERY close fit

Bottles aging either in pupitres (racks) waiting for the secondary fermentation. Champagne Francois Seconde, Sillery Grand Cru, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Biker rides on the Kettle Valley Railway bike path above Okanagan Lake near Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Coober Pedy, Outback, Australia. Coober Pedy, an opal mining town, is located in the middle of the Outback. Much of Coober Pedy has been build below ground due to exteme surface temperatures

Middle East Turkey

Singapore. An illuminated pedestrian tunnel in downtown Singapore

Remnants of the hippodrome in Tyre, Lebanon

The Rock Room, Arsameia Ruins of Commagene Kingdom, Adiyaman, Turkey

Roman amphitheater of the ancient Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Turkey

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN, 1963. Construction of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1963

CIVIL WAR: PETERSBURG. Colonel Henry Pleasants of the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment supervising the carrying of gun powder into the mine in preparation to explode the tunnel under the Confederat lines

ASSAULT ON PETERSBURG. The explosion of the tunnel dug by the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment under the Confederate lines before Petersburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War, 30 July 1864

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK. An automobile in a tunnel log, cut through a fallen giant sequia tree in Sequoia National Park, California. Photograph, c1957

PNEUMATIC TRANSIT, 1870. Interior of the passenger car of the one block long pneumatic subway under lower Broadway in New York City, opened 26 February 1870. Contemporary American wood engraving

ROME: COLOSSEUM, 1840. The upper corridor of the Colosseum in Rome, overgrown with vines and shrubs. Line engraving, English, 1840

PNEUMATIC TRANSIT, 1870. Passenger train coming into the tunnel of the one block long pneumatic subway under lower Broadway in New York City, opened 26 February 1870

PNEUMATIC TRANSIT, 1870. Workers advancing the shield in the interior of the tunnel of the one block long pneumatic subway under lower Broadway in New York City, opened 26 February 1870

PNEUMATIC TRANSIT, 1870. Workers measuring the position of the one block long pneumatic subway under lower Broadway in New York City, opened 26 February 1870. Contemporary American wood engraving

CHINA: COAL MINING, 1843. Coal mining operations at Ying Tih, on the Pe Kiang River in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHICAGO: LA SALLE TUNNEL. Excavation of the La Salle Tunnel beneath the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1878

THAMES TUNNEL: TRAIN, 1869. The first train to run through the Thames tunnel in London, 7 December 1869, arrives at Wapping. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

UNION PACIFIC, 1869. A Union Pacific Railroad train approaching a tunnel in Weber Canyon, Utah. Wood engraving, English, 1869

CHICAGO: RIVER, 1878. The Chicago River over the Washington Street Tunnel, Chicago, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1878

CHICAGO: LA SALLE TUNNEL. Bricking up the arch of the La Salle Tunnel beneath the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1878

COAL MINING, 1869. Miners at work - Tamping a charge. Coal miners in Pennsylvania plugging a drill hole before blasting with dynamite. Wood engraving, American, 1862

MINING: ELECTRIC DRILL. Miners using an electric drill with a Gramme motor, c1885. Wood engraving

SWEDEN: G├ûTA CANAL. A section of the G├Âta Canal, constructed in the early 19th century in southwestern Sweden. Steel engraving, German, mid-19th century

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. Tunneling, at Table Mountain. Wood engraving, 1860

LONDON: THAMES TUNNEL. View from inside the Thames Tunnel, built beneath the Thames River in London, England, between 1825 and 1843 under the direction of engineers Marc Isambard Brunel

BORING TUNNEL, 1869. Boring machine used in the construction of the Frejus, or Mont Cenis, Rail Tunnel, in the Alps between France and Italy. Line engraving, English, 1869

PARIS: SEWERS, 1869. Visitors to the new sewer system in Paris, France, are transported in waggons on tracks. Wood engraving, English, 1869

MONT CENIS TUNNEL, 1869. Men with boring machine working on the Mont Cenis railway tunnel in the Alps between France and Italy. Wood engraving, English, 1869

UNDERGROUND RAILWAY, 1860. The proposed station at Baker Street in Londons new underground railway system system. Wood engraving, English, 1860

PARIS: SEWERS, 1869. A group of women visitors are tranported on a boat for a tour of the new sewer system in Paris, France. Wood engraving, English, 1870

PNEUMATIC TRANSIT, 1870. The one block long pneumatic subway under lower Broadway in New York City, opened 26 February 1870. Wood engravings from a contemporary American newspaper

ASSYRIA: NINEVEH, 1852. Trench from the archaeological expedition to Nineveh led by Hormusz Rassam, 1852. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

POSTAL SERVICE, 1875. The Lightning Express mail train leaving Grand Central Station in New York City for Chicago. Wood engraving, 1875

CANALS. Northern entrance of Harecastle Tunnels. Line engraving, English, late 19th century

NYC WATERWORKS, 1881. Shutting off the water from the Croton Tunnel at the Central Park Reservoir during a period of drought in the summer and autumn of 1881

PNEUMATIC SUBWAY, 1870. An interior view of the Pneumatic Tunnel, designed by Alfred Ely Beach, through which subway cars were propelled by air pressure beneath Broadway between Warren

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1860. Interior of tunnel. Wood engraving, American, 1860

CHILD LABOR, 1842. Three children, working in a mine in the Lancashire, Cheshire district of England, take a wagon loaded with coal up an incline. Wood engraving, English, 1842

CHICAGO: LA SALLE TUNNEL. Sectional view of the La Salle Street Tunnel. Wood engraving, 1878

HORNBERG VIADUCT. The railway viaduct at Hornberg, Germany, in the Black Forest. Line engraving, c1875

LONDON: RAILWAY, 1868. Junction of the Midland, Great Northern and Metropolitan Railways at Kings Cross Station, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1868

COAL MINE EXPLOSION, 1873. Aftermath of a coal mine explosion. American engraving, 1873

CHILD LABOR, 1842. Three children taking a loaded wagon of coal up an incline in the Lancashire and Cheshire district of England. Wood engraving, English, 1842

CHILD LABOR, 1842. Hurrying Coal. A Girl drawing a loaded wagon of coal weighing between two hundred and five hundred pounds underground in the Halifax district (West Riding, Yorkshire) of England

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"Tunneling Through Time: A Journey into the Depths" Step into a world of hidden wonders and mysterious passages as we explore the captivating concept of tunnels. From engineering marvels to historical landmarks, these subterranean pathways have shaped our past and continue to intrigue us today. In the realm of science, a Schlieren photograph captures the elegance of a Concorde model gracefully gliding through a wind tunnel. This snapshot unveils the intricate artistry behind aerodynamics, where innovation meets precision. Travel back in time to 1885 when Box Station emerged as an architectural gem. Nestled within its charming walls lies a secret passage that once echoed with bustling activity, transporting passengers from one destination to another with seamless efficiency. Delve even deeper into history and discover the coal mines of England in the 1850s. These underground labyrinths were not only crucial for fueling industrial progress but also symbolized resilience and determination amidst challenging conditions faced by hardworking miners. Venturing beneath bustling city streets, we encounter an Underground Tube Train hurtling through darkened tunnels. As commuters rush towards their destinations, they become part of an interconnected web that keeps cities alive day after day. For thrill-seekers seeking excitement on "The Ghost Train, " laughter intertwines with adrenaline as travelers embark on this spine-tingling journey through twists and turns. Brace yourself for unexpected surprises lurking around every corner. During World War I, Bruce Bairnsfather's poignant cartoon "A Miner Success" immortalizes the bravery and camaraderie shared among coal miners who tunneled deep beneath enemy lines – heroes whose contributions often went unnoticed but were vital to victory. Marvel at Brunel's ingenious tunnelling shield – an invention that revolutionized construction techniques during his era. This remarkable device paved the way for ambitious projects like The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe – an engineering triumph connecting two sides of London's iconic river.