How Long to Read The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel

How Long Does it Take to Read The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel by Walter S. Griggs Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy, was in shambles after the Civil War. The bulk of Reconstruction became dependent on the railways, and one of the most important links in the system was the Church Hill Tunnel. The tunnel was eventually rendered obsolete by an alternative path over a viaduct, and it was closed for regular operation in 1902. However, the city still used it infrequently to transport supplies, and it was maintained with regular safety inspections. The city decided to reopen the tunnel in 1925 due to overcrowding on the viaduct, but the tunnel needed to be strengthened and enlarged. On October 2, 1925, 190 ft of the tunnel unexpectedly caved in, trapping construction workers and an entire locomotive inside. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the tunnel and the mystery surrounding its collapse. There were cave-ins and sink holes above the surface for decades after the tunnel was sealed up, and in 1998, a reporter from the Richmond Times-Dispatch did an investigation, trying to determine the current condition of the tunnel. In 2006, the Virginia Historical Society announced its efforts to try and excavate the locomotive and remaining bodies.

How long is The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel?

The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel by Walter S. Griggs Jr. is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel aloud.

What Reading Level is The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel?

The Collapse of Richmond's Church Hill Tunnel is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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