Buckner Building, Military complex in Whittier, United States
The Buckner Building stretches 500 feet long and rises six stories high, containing 275,000 square feet of space near Prince William Sound.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers completed this military facility in 1953 to accommodate 1,000 soldiers with living quarters and recreational spaces.
The structure represented a complete city system, incorporating facilities such as a theater, bowling alley, library, shops, and medical services under one roof.
Current regulations prohibit public access to the building due to structural deterioration, presence of asbestos, and other safety hazards.
The building survived the 1964 earthquake with minimal damage due to its foundation on solid bedrock, despite the $5 million in damages across Whittier.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 60.77460,-148.67500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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