Today In SCV History March 29, 1875: Railroad Tunnel Project Takes Shape
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Today In SCV History March 29, 1875: Railroad Tunnel Project Takes Shape
Today In SCV History March 29, 1875: Railroad Tunnel Project Takes Shape
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Today In SCV History March 29, 1875: Railroad Tunnel Project Takes Shape
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 03/29/2026 1:56pm
Article Summary:
**March 29, 1875: Construction Begins on San Fernando Railroad Tunnel in Santa Clarita Valley**
On March 29, 1875, construction was underway on the San Fernando Railroad Tunnel, a major engineering project designed to carry the Southern Pacific Railroad through the San Gabriel Mountains. Built by roughly 1,500 workers under dangerous and grueling conditions, the nearly 7,000-foot tunnel was completed in 1876 and became a key link connecting Los Angeles to the rest of California. The project played a pivotal role in shaping the growth of the Santa Clarita Valley.
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