
Bell Laboratories offered Project Nike while General Electric proposed a much longer-ranged, collision-course system named Project Thumper, which eventually delivered the BOMARC missile. Project Nike began during 1944 when the War Department demanded a new air defense system to combat new jet aircraft, as existing gun-based systems proved largely incapable of dealing with the speeds and altitudes at which jet aircraft operated. ( April 2011) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. There is a lot of need for this type of property.This section does not cite any sources. “ some kind of freaky, end-of-the-world, zombie-apocalypse whatever. Lunn stresses these are regular homes where people would be very comfortable living or vacationing. “That’s really one of those tips of the trade for guys that are building bunkers.”

“Any bunker worth its salt has to have those 90-degree turns, because nuclear and chemical material can’t go around ,” Lunn explains. Upon entry, the hallway takes a turn at a right angle. The homes are currently attached to the electrical grid, but could be unhooked if a buyer decided to rely on the property’s own generators for power.Īs in the case of most fallout shelters, the entrance to each home is through a thick door. “If our great-grandparents didn’t prep, none of us would be here,” she says. But she acknowledges that that is basically what people do when they store supplies in underground bunkers. The agent says she doesn’t like to use the term “preppers,” because of the negative connotations attached to the term. Lunn says buyers have shown an interest in the property-ranging from those in search of a sustainable property, to folks who desire the ultimate in protection. It’s also a great retreat possibility.” Bathroom “If you bought this, you could live in it and still rent it out. “It’s a great spot for vacation rentals,” Lunn says, adding that renting an underground home could offer a unique allure for guests. It’s a huge mecca for fly fishermen,” Lunn says, adding hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and horseback riding are also popular. “It’s arguably one of the most beautiful places in the U.S., for sure. The Paradise Valley area is known for its outdoor activities. He is offering that as a buyer package, if someone wanted that.” Hallway “The additional house has not been built. Underneath the house, it would have a discrete entrance into shelter No. “He would put a very nice home for an extra $240,000 onto the list price.

The current owner is a builder and is willing to sweeten the deal for a buyer who might be interested in buying the land and the underground homes. One house features a pool table in the rec room. “You walk down hallways, but then you just you walk into a kitchen that you think is your mom’s kitchen-a great area, bedrooms, very nice bathrooms.” It’s just like you’re in a house,” Lunn explains. “Once you’re in there, they’re comfortable. ExteriorĮach home comes with its own kitchen, complete with appliances. “It never feels musty in there with the air circulation system. The earth keeps the houses at a constant 50 to 55 degrees and to increase the temperature as needed, each home is equipped with its own HVAC and ventilation system.
