Hoosac Tunnel

The Hoosac Tunnel is a historic railroad tunnel in Massachusetts, completed in 1875. It stretches about 20 miles through the Hoosac Mountain range, connecting the towns of North Adams and Florida. Built to facilitate transportation and commerce, it was one of the longest tunnels of its time and an engineering marvel. The tunnel helped expand trade routes in New England, improving the movement of goods and passengers. Today, it remains an important part of rail infrastructure, symbolizing advancements in engineering and regional development in the 19th century.