The Liberty Tunnels - Construction of Brookline End

bbp2-55 * Constructing the North End

Here are three photos showing the construction of the South Hills End (South Portal) of the Liberty Tunnels. Construction began in December 1919 and was completed in 1924. The Liberty Tunnels were considered an engineering marvel at the time and their opening was instrumental in the development of South Hills communities.

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* Photos provided by Maureen Scanlon Block DeMase *

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