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Free Expression Tunnel art

NCSU Free Expression Tunnel (Raleigh, N.C.)
Edward T. Funkhouser Photographs, 2001-2016 (MC00336)
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Item information

Title:
Free Expression Tunnel art
Topics:
Campus and Town
Subjects:
Art
Graffiti
Paint
Original Format:
Digital photographs
Item identifier:
funk_largeTunnelArt031
Photographer:
Funkhouser, Edward T. more info on Funkhouser, Edward T. (Edward Truman), 1946- 
Created Date:
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. The tunnel was renovated in 2005, after several problems with flooding. It continues to serve as a place for NC State students to express themselves freely today.
Genre:
Photographs
Names:
North Carolina State University more info on North Carolina State University 
North Carolina State University -- Social aspects more info on North Carolina State University -- Social aspects 
North Carolina State University -- Students more info on North Carolina State University -- Students 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
Funkhouser 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:
Graffiti
Railroad tracks
State universities and colleges -- North Carolina
Tunnels
Universities and colleges
Latitude, Longitude:
35.785599, -78.6717
External Resources:
Free Expression Tunnel Opening