"To find a previously undiscovered Underground Railroad site is the holy grail of historic preservation, according to attorney Michael Hiller, representing the Merchant's House Museum."
"What our engineers are saying is that there really is no way that a building of that size is built immediately next door to the museum without causing significant structural damage to our historic building, says Emily Hill-Wright, the museum's director of operations."
The Merchant's House Museum in New York City announced the discovery of a tunnel believed to be part of the Underground Railroad. However, a neighboring development poses a risk to the museum's structural integrity. Experts warn that construction could damage the historic building's walls and foundations. The museum, built in 1832 by abolitionist Joseph Brewster, showcases 19th-century life. The tunnel's discovery is significant for historic preservation, representing a potential Underground Railroad site.
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