Hudson Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Holland Tunnel
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. Marker 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.
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 in a direct line); C.F. Martin & Co. Guitars (about 700 feet away); 508 Canal Street (about 700 feet away); General José Artigas (about 700 feet away); Spring Street Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . The Holland Tunnel at Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 23 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.