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Fine Art, Holland Tunnel Intersect at Lower Manhattan Plaza

Posted on December 29, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Neal Buccino, Media Relations Staff Like the Holland Tunnel, the sculpture called Octetra unites geometric precision with an overarching vision and purpose. And, like the Holland Tunnel, Octetra has become part of Lower Manhattan’s Hudson Square community, thanks to … Continue reading →

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The Holland Tunnel: Did You Know?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

Did you know that the Holland Tunnel was named after Clifford Milburn Holland, the chief engineer in charge of its design and construction? Holland was a brilliant young engineer who gave his life for the tunnel.  As construction on the … Continue reading →

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