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Dramatic night view of the northern portal to Memorial Tunnel, dedicated to all the West Virginians who have served or are now serving in the armed forces of our country, is the most challenging construction of the entire Turnpike, the cost of which was nearly $5,000,000.

1. Northern Portal of Memorial Tunnel on W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 017213
Title:: Northern Portal of Memorial Tunnel on W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:: 1955
Description:: Dramatic night view of the northern portal to Memorial Tunnel, dedicated to all the West Virginians who have served or are now serving in the armed forces of our country, is the most challenging construction of the entire Turnpike, the cost of which was nearly $5,000,000.

The Bender Bridge at the southern entrance of the tunnel towers 278 feet above the bottom of the gorge, and was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Stanley Bender, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner. (Kanawha County)

2. Bender Bridge on the W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 017215
Title:: Bender Bridge on the W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:: 1955
Description:: The Bender Bridge at the southern entrance of the tunnel towers 278 feet above the bottom of the gorge, and was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Stanley Bender, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner. (Kanawha County)

Sandstone, which is a most difficult material to drill and blast, is one of the predominant materials that had to be excavated for the roadway construction, as shown in this section of the highway north of Long Branch, Fayette County.

3. Section of Highway Showing Sandstone North of Long Branch, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 017217
Title:: Section of Highway Showing Sandstone North of Long Branch, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:: 1955
Description:: Sandstone, which is a most difficult material to drill and blast, is one of the predominant materials that had to be excavated for the roadway construction, as shown in this section of the highway north of Long Branch, Fayette County.