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Stowe Tunnel
The Stowe Tunnel is a road tunnel in Stowe Township, Pennsylvania, Stowe Township, Pennsylvania. History The Stowe Tunnel was built in 1909 and was significantly renovated in 1940 and 2021. The tunnel has been plagued with issues since its construction, in 1929 the tunnel was closed to vehicles due to deteriorating conditions. The tunnel continued to be used for pedestrian traffic especially to Stowe Township High School. When the tunnel was closed to pedestrian traffic students tore down the barricades. The tunnel was successfully closed in 1938 with a student strike ensuing. The effort to return the tunnel to service began in 1940. A partial tunnel collapse in Nov. 7, 1940 claimed the lives of five people, Haywood Turner, Charles Rosborough, Harper Fair, George Russell, and John Wright. External links Stowe Tunnelat Bridgehunter.com References {{US-tunnel-stub Road tunnels in Pennsylvania 1909 establishments in Pennsylvania Tunnels in Allegheny County, Pennsylvani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stowe Township, Pennsylvania
Stowe Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,362 at the 2010 census. It is located in the Sto-Rox School District, which serves both Stowe Township and the neighboring borough of McKees Rocks. All locations in Stowe Township have McKees Rocks addresses. Stowe Township has partnered with the Allegheny Together organization to revitalize its main business district on Broadway Avenue. The area is served by Port Authority bus routes 21, 22, and 24. Geography Stowe Township is located at (40.479668, -80.07389). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 15.38%, is water. Neighborhoods * Island Heights, only accessible through Kennedy Township, located on a slope overlooking Neville Island *Pittock, very small Italian neighborhood located just off PA 51 Northbound, before the Fleming Park Bridge * West Park, a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood, wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
