The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Viaduct

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Viaduct (detail, arches), University of the Cumberlands

Viaduct (view near Boswell Campus Center), University of the Cumberlands

Viaduct (detail, pathway), University of the Cumberlands

Institution Name: University of the Cumberlands
Original/Historic Place Name: Viaduct
Location on Campus:
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s):

1920	original construction Unknown

Type of Place: Landscape site
Type of landscape–

Constructed water features:
The viaduct connects the two sides of the campus.
Small-scale features:
Yes
Large-scale features:
Viaduct itself provides a significant link between the two main parts of the campus.
Other characteristics:
Yes

Materials: masonry, concrete

Function:

1920-present (2007)

other (viaduct; a bridge which connects two main parts of the campus)

Significance: culture, education, history, landscape, religion
Landmark designation:

none

Narrative: see below
References: see below

Narrative:
The Viaduct spans the valley between the two main parts of campus. It was built in 1920 and has been the center of activity on the University of the Cumberlands' campus, as well as being featured in many publications over the years.

References:

I. Bibliographic sources:

None specified.

II. Location of other data:

University: Library, Special Collections