p. 221 | A GIGANTIC SCHEME

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 8, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 14.

A GIGANTIC SCHEME.

Two years ago Heman Clark, the well-known contractor, broached a scheme for a great system of tunnels under New York City and the East and North Rivers, connecting the city with the suburban points. Little attention was paid to the plan, as it was considered too expensive to be practicable. Today Mr. Clark announces the completion of the arrangements for carrying out the great work. A capital of $150,000,000 has been guaranteed, of which $30,000,000 is considered sufficient to do the tunneling. The tunnels will be 150 feet below the surface, thus avoiding all buried wires, gas pipes, etc., and avoiding any difficulty with the rivers. The main tunnel will extend from the City Hall in New York to Fleetwood Park on the north, under Brooklyn to Coney Island on the east, and under Jersey City to Newark. There will be four tracks. Freight and passengers will be carried. The passenger trains will run at full express speed. Elevators will convey freight and passengers between the street stations and the tunnel. The plan for carrying freight will relieve the city streets of much trucking. Cars will be brought under the larger stores, and freight can be lowered directly to them. Negotiations are now pending with the city government for the required permission to begin work.—Sel.