VIDEO: “The Abandoned Tunnel Under Philadelphia”

Screenshot of Uncover Philly, episode one.

At this point, most of us are aware–and of course totally jazzed about–the planned Rail Park on the elevated section of the long-disused Reading Viaduct. What some may not be aware of is that the underground portion of the Viaduct, formerly used to transfer freight out of the city, is still there, silently waiting for its next functional chapter in Philadelphia.

What its next purpose might be is a question that hovers in the back of our minds as we watch Cory J. Popp’s latest video: “The Abandoned Tunnel Under Philadelphia,” the first episode in his Uncover Philly series. Here’s how Popp describes it:

The Reading Viaduct Tunnel is one of those places that most Philadelphian’s know exist, but few have actually seen it themselves. My hope is that this story will reignite interest in seeing this space repurposed and encourage more people to discover parts of the city they don’t often see.

Check out the episode here:

Reading Viaduct Tunnel [Cory J. Popp]