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Alaska Central Railroad: Tunnel No. 1

Seward, Alaska • Kenai Peninsula County

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About This Property

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Tunnel No. 1 is a historic railroad tunnel located near Seward, Alaska, serving as a critical component of the Alaska Central Railroad. Constructed with timber supports and reinforced concrete, it represents early 20th-century engineering in challenging terrain.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
11/28/1977
Other Names
Loop District Tunnel #1

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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