My, what a crowd standing in the center of Atlantic Avenue. Sunday's freezing cold obviously did not discourage many brave souls from descending into, and visiting the abandoned Long Island Railroad tunnel.
The tunnel, which was originally opened in 1844, runs for a couple of blocks towards Brooklyn Heights. However, its use was discontinued by the 1860's. The tunnel was sealed and forgotten.
It was rediscovered by Robert "Bob" Diamond in 1981. He had tirelessly researched its existence. With a set of plans which he found at the Borough President's office, he was able to locate an opening at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street.
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1989.
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