Kaya Selzer –
As we move into the weekend’s events with some delegates in the Cordell Hull and others in the Capital, it might be a smart idea to take the Capitol Connector Tunnel and learn more about its purpose.
What is it?
The Capitol Connector Tunnel is used as an underground transport to connect the Cordell Hull and the Nashville Capitol Building. The overall trip should take around 5-7 minutes depending on how fast you walk.
How is it connected?
The Capitol Connector Tunnel is connected from the bottom of the Cordell Hull to the bottom of the Capitol Building.
Facts about the Cordell Hull and Tunnel :
- The Cordell Hull was named after the 47th United States Secretary of State who held the position for 11 years (1933-1944). Before that, he represented Tennessee for 2 years and 22 years in the House of Representatives.
- In 2013, Jones Lang LaSalle suggested the demolition of the Cordell Hull. After protests from the Preservationists, it was estimated that it would cost more to demolish and build anew, so they just remodeled it.
- The Tunnel is 435 feet long and consists of 90,000 pounds of steel fiber and 2,600 pounds of synthetic macro fiber.
Learn more:
https://www.penetron.com/projects/view/Cordell-Hull-Capitol-Connector-Tunnel
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordell_Hull_State_Office_Building
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