Tunnel Through Time — Bellingham, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
N 48° 44.222 W 122° 28.862
10U E 538157 N 5398353
Prior to 1967 the Sehome Hill was open to cars driving to the summit look out. In 1923 to accommodate this transportation mode a short tunnel was bored through the top ridge.
Waymark Code: WMA7FA
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ambrosia
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TUNNEL THROUGH TIME

For over 90 years large Douglas Firs have stood watch over this tunnel and witnessed many changes.

In 1923, workmen blasted this tunnel through sandstone for the Huntroon Road. Model-T Fords sputtered in and out on Sunday drives. Presently, this road is the main walking path from WWU to the top of Sehome Hill.

In 1967, the Huntroon Road was closed to cars, and Sehome Hill became an arboretum.

Now the tunnel walls echo with the symphony of bird calls and the voices of people enjoy this sanctuary in the middle of Bellingham.

Marker Name: Tunnel Through Time

Marker Type: City

Town name: Bellingham

Placer: City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department

Date marker was placed: Not listed

Related website: Not listed
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