Free Expression Tunnel

NC State University Free Expression Tunnel (Raleigh, N.C.)
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Item information

Title:
Free Expression Tunnel
Description:
The Free Expression Tunnel first opened in 1939 as a pedestrian tunnel under the railroad tracks connecting North Campus to Central Campus. In the 1960s, the University promoted it as a place for students to graffiti without interference in an effort to cut down on illegal graffiti around campus.
Topics:
Campus and Town
Subjects:
Universities and colleges
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
0002957
Created Date:
circa
Names:
North Carolina State University more info on North Carolina State University 
North Carolina State University -- Facilities more info on North Carolina State University -- Facilities 
North Carolina State University -- Social aspects more info on North Carolina State University -- Social aspects 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs

Building: North Carolina State University, Free Expression Tunnel (Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina)

Street:
Yarbrough Dr
Community:
NC State University
State:
NC
Zip:
27607
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Subjects:
College campuses
Graffiti
Tunnels
Latitude, Longitude:
35.785599, -78.6717
External Resources:
Free Expression Tunnel Opening