TUNNELING THROUGH HOOSAC MOUNTAIN with Dr. Gary Brierley

Schedule

Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

North Adams Public Library | North Adams, MA

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Dr. Gary Brierley, Civil Engineer and Drury High School graduate is an internationally known tunneling expert who dedicated his career early-on to mining and tunneling projects, earning the engineering nickname of “Dr. Mole”.
Gary will discuss Hoosac Tunnel construction techniques, and follow with a fascinating “how” the Hoosac Tunnel would be planned, dug, & constructed in 2026.
3rd floor community room. All are welcome. This event is co-hosted with the North Adams Historical Society.
Any questions, please email Assistant Library Director Ryan Miller at [email protected], or give us a call.
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North Adams Public Library, 68 Church St, North Adams, MA 01247-4160, United States

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