Welcome
Welcome to Underground ASU, an ongoing project documenting various hidden or lost elements of Arkansas State University's history.
I began this project in Fall 2018 after learning that many university campuses that were built in the early 20th Century or earlier have varying sizes of underground utility tunnels (commonly known as "steam tunnels") which were constructed to house varying elements of the school's infrastructure. Using many different resources online and through Arkansas State University's own records and archives, I was able to compile a comprehensive report on the extent of, history, and current condition of the University's own tunnels.
This project soon extended to research into any abandoned or otherwise 'hidden' places or structures on campus. Although there are not many, it is also my goal to document them.
This project also inadvertently serves as an archive of knowledge and narratives from residents of Jonesboro, Arkansas and from several alumni. Many stories and accounts, recorded from Topix.com, are now lost to history - save for the ones that I reference; the website's local news and forum sections were shut down on December 20th, 2018 and its posts and contents were entirely deleted.
I continue to search for more information into these structures and their history. Please see the Contact Page if you have questions about this project or contributions to my research.
Many thanks,
Underground ASU
This project soon extended to research into any abandoned or otherwise 'hidden' places or structures on campus. Although there are not many, it is also my goal to document them.
This project also inadvertently serves as an archive of knowledge and narratives from residents of Jonesboro, Arkansas and from several alumni. Many stories and accounts, recorded from Topix.com, are now lost to history - save for the ones that I reference; the website's local news and forum sections were shut down on December 20th, 2018 and its posts and contents were entirely deleted.
I continue to search for more information into these structures and their history. Please see the Contact Page if you have questions about this project or contributions to my research.
Many thanks,
Underground ASU
Disclaimers
All original research and material presented is property of its author, the owner and creator of Underground ASU. Material referenced and other external elements presented here belong to their respective owners, including - but not limited to - architectural drawings, photographs, and written material. This project, Underground ASU, and this website are property of its owner. Material referenced and/or provided on this site are referenced to the best of the author's ability. Please contact for questions regarding the owners of this material, or for any other questions and comments.
Any form of urban exploration or other acts of that nature can be dangerous. The owner of this webpage and project does not condone trespassing on any properties or the failure to observe any applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to this topic. The owner of Underground ASU does not participate in urban exploration, particularly exploration relating to the sites documented here. The primary knowledge presented here was gained and shared by those who have explored the tunnels themselves - not by the researcher and owner of this project. All information presented here is gained without illicit activity on the researcher and owner's part.
This site is for research and entertainment purposes only. Always observe all applicable laws, as well as the rules of the University and any other locations mentioned. Underground ASU, its owner, and its contributors are not liable or otherwise responsible for the actions of those who consume the research and information presented here. The term, "suggested," as included in this research, refers to the experiences and information provided by the sources referenced and is used to retain the integrity of those sources' experiences; these suggestions and methods are not advocated by Underground ASU. The information provided here does not serve as guidance to the access to nor the exploration of the tunnels or other structures and sites mentioned; this information is for research and entertainment purposes only. The information provided is verified to the best of the author's ability, but at some times may be incorrect and may not address all possible dangers associated with such sites.
Do not attempt to explore these sites.
Any form of urban exploration or other acts of that nature can be dangerous. The owner of this webpage and project does not condone trespassing on any properties or the failure to observe any applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to this topic. The owner of Underground ASU does not participate in urban exploration, particularly exploration relating to the sites documented here. The primary knowledge presented here was gained and shared by those who have explored the tunnels themselves - not by the researcher and owner of this project. All information presented here is gained without illicit activity on the researcher and owner's part.
This site is for research and entertainment purposes only. Always observe all applicable laws, as well as the rules of the University and any other locations mentioned. Underground ASU, its owner, and its contributors are not liable or otherwise responsible for the actions of those who consume the research and information presented here. The term, "suggested," as included in this research, refers to the experiences and information provided by the sources referenced and is used to retain the integrity of those sources' experiences; these suggestions and methods are not advocated by Underground ASU. The information provided here does not serve as guidance to the access to nor the exploration of the tunnels or other structures and sites mentioned; this information is for research and entertainment purposes only. The information provided is verified to the best of the author's ability, but at some times may be incorrect and may not address all possible dangers associated with such sites.
Do not attempt to explore these sites.
