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KU
tunnels exposed
The five miles of steam tunnels that snake under Mount
Oread have long been a source of curiosity for students.
Maintenance crews are working on replacing sections
of the tunnels this summer, opening gaping holes that
extend from Mississippi Street behind Dyche Hall and
across Jayhawk Boulevard to Spooner Hall.
Earlier this summer, KU officials gave Lawrence television
channel 6 a rare tour of the tunnel system. Here is
what they found:
For the 1st story of the two-part coverage:
http://www.6newslawrence.com/stories/2004/jun/28/steam/
For the 2nd story:
http://www.6newslawrence.com/stories/2004/jun/29/steam2/
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