The tunnels under Stephens

Iowa · United States · School

He is described as benevolent, and he is most present in the service tunnels running between the auditorium and the buildings around it.

The auditorium at Ames, Iowa is associated with the man it is named after, and every account describes him as benevolent.

He is most present in the basement tunnels that run between the auditorium, the coliseum and the neighbouring building. Cold draughts and footsteps are how he makes himself known.

He can also be seen from the stage.

That last detail is unusual and slightly touching. A performer looking out into a dark hall sees him, which means whoever is reporting it is standing where he presumably wanted people to stand.

C Y Stephens gave the money that built the place. He was a farm boy from this state who made a fortune and put it back into the university, and the auditorium was the result.

Being found in the service tunnels of the building you paid for is a very particular sort of afterlife.

The auditorium is in use.

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Where is The tunnels under Stephens located?

The tunnels under Stephens is in Iowa, United States.

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