The Excavation
[Left Side of Marker]
The Excavation
of the west end was
begun early July 15, 1848.
& the first opening
effected Oct. 31, 1849
The first train
of cars passed through
May 9, 1850
Length of excavation
in this end 575 feet
& of the tunnel
1477 feet.
[Right Side of Marker]
His Excellency
George W. Towns
Governor
Wm. L. Mitchell Esq.
Chief Engineer
Mr. Benj. C. Norse
Principal Assistant Engineer
Mr. B. E. Wells
Assistant Engineer
Jno D. Gray & Co.
Contractors
Marker is on Clisby Austin Drive 0.4 miles east of Oak Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
