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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality
Excellent photographs and explanations HossC.
Detail / West portal of the 2nd Street Tunnel.
originally posted by HossC
I don't remember the tunnel having this design element. I wonder if there was a way to reach the area behind the columns?
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I too have thought there must be a way to "get behind" there. But there doesn't appear to be a door/access panel of any sort. I can't imagine there being any function for these columns standing alone like so—save for their being much more elegant than engaged columns or pilasters, which wouldn't have the lovely play of light and shadow.
(Getty>Nadel>CRA>Housing & Street Conditions, 1955 October 31>neg 187)