Washington Tunnels

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Washington, D.C.'s federal architects have a special proclivity for underground tunnels. District residents navigate the tubes like human submarines, and rely on their services for basic needs like drinking water and central heat. Contributing factors include the city's unique building height limit, extreme weather, and the security considerations of recent decades. As a result, Washington ...

Underground Tunnels in Washington DC - Washington Parent

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Washington, DC, is full of iconic monuments, world-class museums and historic landmarks but what many families don't realize is that there's a whole hidden world right beneath their feet. The city's network of underground tunnels is steeped in history, mystery and function, making them a fascinating topic for curious kids and adults alike.

10 Places Tagged "Tunnels" in Washington, D.C. - Atlas Obscura

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Discover 10 places tagged "tunnels" in Washington, D.C.. Atlas Obscura is your guide to the world's hidden wonders.

The history behind Washington D.C.'s underground tunnels

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Known as the Capitol Tunnels, these architectural masterpieces have been in existence for hundreds of years in Washington DC.

What lies beneath DC? A lot more tunnels than you might think!

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Have you ever wondered what's under your feet in the District? Everyone who rides Metro regularly has some sense of where the subway tunnels in the region are, but may not know that DC also has a number of former streetcar tunnels, currently-used railway tunnels, and a collection of road tunnels as well.

Capitol Hill Tunnels | The D.C. Underground Atlas — Washington Tunnels

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This project was supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Copyright Elliot Carter.

Underground Tunnels Below the U.S Capitol & Library of Congress

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Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. is connected underground by tunnels and subways, offering all the things you would need from the outside world.

Washington, D.C.'s Hidden Infrastructure | BUILT

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The fix is as massive as the problem: DC Water's Clean Rivers Project—more than 18 miles of tunnels, deeper than building foundations and big enough for a Metro train. When finished in 2030, it's designed to cut combined-sewer overflows by 96% citywide and 98% in the Anacostia watershed, nearly eliminating flooding in the worst-hit spots.
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