This Day in History: 1910-06-13

The new Bergen short cut on the Erie was opened after 3 years and 8 months of construction. This eliminates the only tunnel on the entire Erie line between New York and Chicago. The cut through solid rock is 4,400 feet long, 58′ wide, and between 46 and 58′ deep. 500,000 cubic yards of rock and 160,000 cubic yards of earth were removed. 250,000 pounds of dynamite were used. No fatalities accompanied the construction work. (Bristow)