Western Gateway Heritage State Park (North Adams, Massachusetts)

USA / Massachusetts / North Adams / North Adams, Massachusetts
A former railroad yard listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this urban park uses historical artifacts and exhibits to bring to life the controversial and danger-filled construction of the 4.75 mile-long Hoosac Tunnel (not on-site), one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. Visit: www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/wghp.htm
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Coordinates:   42°41'49"N   73°6'51"W
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