Into the Tunnel: a podcast about the Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster

Into the Tunnel: a podcast about the Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster

By Hannah MorganHistory

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Into the Tunnel: a podcast about the Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster episodes

April 15, 2024 The Aftermath
Hannah takes listeners to the Hawk's Nest Memorial Cemetery.

20 min
April 15, 2024 Town of the Living Dead
Hannah explains the lawsuits against the companies.
19 min
April 15, 2024 Tunnelitis
Hannah explores the harsh working conditions and silicosis.
19 min
April 15, 2024 Open for Hire
This episode explores the background of the project and of Union Carbide.
13 min

About Into the Tunnel: a podcast about the Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster

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The Great Depression was making its way across the nation, leaving some families needing to find any work they could find just so they had food. So, when word spread that Union Carbide was starting a new tunnel project in West Virginia, many came from near and far in hopes of finding work.