Antique Postcard 1916 Breakneck Mountain Tunnel Hudson River Railroad Newburgh NY

Social History: The card includes a handwritten message: "To Samuel from Raymond Weaver," addressed to Mr. H. Weaver at 611 7th St., Chester, Pa. This intimate family connection between New York and Pennsylvania adds significant social history value.

Scene: This postcard features the Foot of Breakneck Mountain and the Hudson River Railroad tunnel in the Hudson Highlands of New York. This site is a landmark of 19th-century civil engineering, showing the rugged pass carved for the railroad long before the modern highway was built. While today it is a world-famous hiking destination, in 1916 it was a center for quarrying and a critical transit corridor.

Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
Publisher: The Hugh C. Leighton Co. (Series #A-54653)
Type: Photochrom Lithograph
Standard Size: 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: Features visible creases and wear consistent with a 110-year-old artifact. The postmark and handwriting remain exceptionally legible.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.