Hudson Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Holland Tunnel
The Commissioners Plaque
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 29, 2009
1. The Holland Tunnel Marker
The Commissioners Plaque
Constructed Under the Joint Supervision
Of New York State Bridge and Tunnel
Commission and New Jersey Interstate
Bridge and Tunnel Commission
Ground Broken October 12, 1920
Tunnel Opened November 12, 1927
Tunnel Completed 1929
The names and dates of 15 current and former New York Commissioners
The names and dates of 25 current and former New Jersey Commissioners
MCMXXIX
Erected 1929.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1920.
Location. 40° 43.475′ N, 74° 0.426′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Square. It is at the intersection of Holland Tunnel Entrance and Broome Street, on the left when traveling north on Holland Tunnel Entrance. The marker is just inside the tunnel entrance on the left. Due to traffic flow and security, this marker can only be viewed from afar or in passing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Holland Tunnel (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Holland Tunnel (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Memorials (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Leonard Lispenard (about 500 feet away, measured
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. 9/11 Memorial (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); General Josι Artigas Monument (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . The Holland Tunnel. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Unknown
2. Clifford Milburn Holland (1883-1924)
First Chief Engineer of the Hudson River Vehicular Tunnel (renamed after his death)
from Wikipedia, January 25, 2020
3. The Holland Tunnel Marker
The Manhattan entrance. The plaque is visible to the right of the security booth.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on October 18, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
