Photograph of a section of Church Hill tunnel, 1872-1873?

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Photograph of a section of Church Hill tunnel, 1872-1873?

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The photograph depicts the construction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad tunnel, Richmond, Va., near the eastern entrance. African American construction workers and white [bosses and engineers?] are posed around the mouth of the tunnel.

1 photo. : albumin print ; 33 x 25 cm.

University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7600078

University of Virginia. Library

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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company

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On 31 August 1868 the Covington and Ohio Railroad Company and the Virginia Central Railroad Company merged to form the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1870 the Blue Ridge Railroad was added to the company. After defaulting, the company was reorganized in 1878 as the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. The road ran from Ft. Monroe, Va. to Chicago, Ill. Today, after many mergers, the company is part of CSX Transporation. From the description of Records, 1836-1943. (Unknown). ...