The Hoosac Tunnel Route.

Description:

The Hoosac Tunnel Route. [Boston, c. 1875]. Large lithographic poster in color advertising the opening of the new Hoosac tunnel, "Rapid transit, save time & distance, take the Hoosac Tunnel Route, the shortest line between the East and the West, carrying the United States mail, connecting with the New York Central Railroad," showing two train lines in the Hoosac tunnel, period frame, toned, large tears, including a full vertical tear, top to bottom, and a long (8 in.) tear from the foot, 23 1/4 x 28 3/4 in.
Estimate $200-300


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