Project Greek Island, Cold War nuclear bunker at The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, US
The concrete-reinforced underground shelter spans 112,544 square feet across two levels with multiple secure entrances protected by massive Mosler Safe Company doors.
The U.S. Department of Defense established this secret relocation facility in 1958 to protect Congress members during potential nuclear attacks against Washington DC.
The bunker maintained the appearance of a luxury resort wing while concealing congressional chambers, dormitories, medical facilities, and communication centers beneath.
Tours of the facility last 90 minutes and cost 47 dollars for adults, with advance reservations required and photography prohibited inside the bunker.
Government workers operated under the guise of television repair company Forsythe Associates to maintain the facility's readiness for three decades.
Website: http://greenbrier.com/Activities/The-Bunker.aspx
GPS coordinates: 37.78644,-80.30732
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
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