after her father died, when she was 16, an uncle assumed her care. the maximum vertical clearance within the tunnel as designed was  at the center of each bore. both shows run at two hours which includes a 15-minute intermission. prominent members of the society were y.k. their new wealth commanded attention and respect in the community, however they met with opposition from the bulk of residents when they proposed the construction of a north-south avenue along the shore. 