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The Rise, Fall, and Revival of the Blue Ridge Tunnel

The Rise, Fall, and Revival of the Blue Ridge Tunnel

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 The Blue Ridge Tunnel, once the world's longest railroad tunnel, was a 19th-century engineering marvel that conquered Virginia's Appalachian mountains. Built with the labor of Irish immigrants and enslaved Africans, it helped spark regional growth but was abandoned by mid-20th century. Recently restored, it now welcomes thousands as a unique hiking destination, blending history, engineering, and the story of those who built it.

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