Hoosac Tunnel
About Hoosac Tunnel
Hoosac Tunnel, at From North Adams on the W to the Deerfield River on the E, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 2, 1973. The Register lists it for its commerce, engineering and transportation, at the state level. The listing covers 575 acres.
What it isRailway tunnel in western Massachusetts, U.S. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 112 MB · National Archives↗1850 to today
- 1850Built
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Finding Hoosac Tunnel
From North Adams on the W to the Deerfield River on the E, Florida
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Hoosac Tunnel
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Hoosac Tunnel
Is Hoosac Tunnel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 2, 1973 (Register number 73000294).
Is Hoosac Tunnel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William Cullen Bryant Homestead, 15.3 miles away.
Can you visit Hoosac Tunnel?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Hoosac Tunnel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 112 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63794352 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.