St Clair River Tunnel
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member Hard Oiler
N 42° 57.489 W 082° 24.416
17T E 385244 N 4757127
The St. Clair River Tunnel was the first full-size submarine tunnel built in North America. Pictures show the Canadian portal in 1890 and 2006
Waymark Code: WME4D
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/03/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
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The tunnel was completed in 1890 and operated for over 100 years however the bore diameter of 19’ 10” could not handle larger freight cars and a new tunnel, 27’ 6” in diameter was opened in 1994.

The top picture is of the Canadian portal taken around 1890. The bottom picture was taken from approximately the same angle in 2006. Note the new tunnel to the right of the old. Also Imperial Oil’s Sarnia Refinery is now on top of the tunnel – Imperial moved there in 1898 after the tunnel was built.

Year photo was taken: 1890
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