The First Big Dig

The Hoosac Tunnel took 25 years to build, went bankrupt three times and came in ten times over budget. Sound familiar? We’ll talk about why the tunnel in western Massachusetts was needed, how it was funded, the new technology developed, labor practices and the absolutely amazing reality that this 100-plus-year-old hole through a mountain range is still an important part of our transportation infrastructure. Interspersed with images and music. Please call (978) 540-2470 to register. There is no cost for this program.