Unexpected Network Of Tunnels Hiding Underground At Brown University In RI

Brown University on College Hill in Providence holds many secrets. One is their maze of well-preserved tunnels that run below the Ivy League University. During the 19th century, the tunnels were built to transport goods and supplies around the campus. It prevented distractions and allowed the carts to move freely in the winter.

The tunnels were not only connected campus buildings, they also hooked up with the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and the East Side Railway Tunnel. Both are now abandoned.

The tunnels also once connected to the original East Side Trolley Tunnel. It is still in use today, but only for RIPTA buses. Its west end is at South Main Street.

The tunnels were expanded to include access for motor vehicles at Carrie Tower on the Brown campus. There are plans to reopen the tunnels and expand them to Brown's Pembroke campus. The university is planning to refurbish the tunnels for the same reasons they were built in the first place, to avoid the East Side bustle and also the winter weather.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/rhode-island/underground-brown-university-ri/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rhode-island&utm_campaign=newsletter&lctg=0000000002375086&utm_content=nltitle2&fbclid=IwAR252yWylL3sMBqyqz7RTUmClcw5BEp0Cyjy7ohJ0e2o1lIAlZfoSFkWcIw

Interesting bit about the Bat Cave, with all the Batman comms going around lately.

More universities with tunnels:

https://wonkhe.com/blogs/the-all-new-university-tunnel-ranking/