An army bunker from the 1900s is up for sale for less than $70,000. It became the subject of Reddit conversations because of its location in the “world’s largest doomsday bunker community.”
Nestled in the Black Hills Mountain range in South Dakota, the bunker is not in any average neighborhood. It is one of about 575 similar bunkers dotting several acres of land that used to be the host to an army base.
The location used to be a maintenance facility where the army housed munitions and stored and tested bombs. It was also home to around 575 weapons storage spaces and gigantic concrete and steel structures built during the Second World War. Engineers designed these structures to survive up to half a megaton explosion.
Images Of A Bunker Built In The 1990s, Shared On Reddit, Created A Buzz Online.
The army reportedly used these spaces between 1945 and 1967, but they have since been turned into bunkers for those prepping for doomsday scenarios. VivosxPoint now owns the property and the bunkers. The company describes itself as “an epic humanitarian project the size of a city.”
“c.1945 Army Bunker For Sale Under $70K – in World’s Largest Doomsday Bunker Community -Now this is novel! A c.1945 army bunker in the world’s largest doomsday bunker community. From 1945 to 1967, this area was known as the Black Hills Ordinance Depot for the US Army,” read a post on Reddit shared by r/RidiculousRealEstate this week.
Comments on the post included people joking about the neighbors in the location that positions itself as a grand survival project for humanity.
“I Bet The Neighbors Are Charming,” Redditors Joked After Reading About How The Property Listing Was In The “World’s Largest Doomsday Bunker Community”
Vivos Survival Shelters and Bunkers
“World’s largest doomsday bunker community? I bet the neighbors are charming,” one Redditor commented on the post, while another quipped, “I’ll take doomsday bunker communities for 800, Ken…”
When one Redditor said, “Wonder how much hazardous waste has been spilled in there. Seems…unsafe,” another replied: “Yeah, and finding unexploded ordinance while you are renovating, er prepping, sounds like fun, too.”
According to a realtor’s description, the Bunkers, Which Vivos Xpoint Holds The Lease To, Are Surrounded By Nature, And One Can Hear Their Thoughts.
The bunker is the “ultimate off-grid survival community” to which Vivos xPoint holds the lease.
The 2,080-sq ft bunker, listed on the website, was said to be an hour off a paved road, where one can “hear yourself think and be surrounded by nature.”
The realtor’s comments on the property read, “All bunkers feature a standard 26.5-foot interior floor width, with lengths of 60 feet and 80 feet, each with a 12.5-foot high ceiling to the top of the interior arch.”
The Army Previously Housed Munitions And Tested Bombs In The Bunkers Location.
“Each bunker includes a concrete floor and steel blast door that seals to stop any water, air, or gas permeation; air and exhaust ventilation shafts; and a secondary emergency exit. This bunker has flooring in place, a water hookup, and air filtration/blast valves,” the comments added.
The demand for shelter solutions provided by Vivos xPoint grows yearly, with “inquiries and applications” going up “over 2,000 percent year over year,” the company told CBC.
“Vivos is not merely about concrete, steel, and blast doors. It is about having a backup plan for humankind to survive and for families to have the opportunity to potentially be part of a like-minded community as these events unfold,” said Dante Vicino, director of operations at Vivos xPoint, told the outlet in an email.
In Place Of A School And Church, Vivos Plans To Dedicate One Bunker To Educators And One For Religious Worship
The 575 structures, which Vivos xPoint holds the lease to, can withstand ten consecutive earthquakes. The bunkers can endure temperatures up to 676°C and hold up against winds of 450 mph. It can shield occupants against the impacts of a magnetic pole shift.
According to Vivos x Point’s FAQs section, all bunkers differ. The page also revealed that they are building new friendships within the community.
The property owners also said they conduct background checks on the individuals applying for bunkers as and when deemed necessary.
The Bunkers Can Withstand Ten Consecutive Earthquakes, Endure Temperatures Up To 676°C, And Hold Up Against Winds Of 450 Mph.
“Vivos is building a community of like-minded people with similar values and concerns for both manmade and natural disasters,” Vivos xPoint said. “The bunker lessees (“Members”) have much in common, building new friendships within the community. In time, members will support each other with skill sets and knowledge before and after a shelterization event. Vivos does not pre-screen for skill sets, as the nature of the people who join the project and the sheer volume of members ensure a diverse knowledge and talent base.”
Vivos said they plan to provide a bunker for educators and one for religious worship instead of institutions like a school or church.
“A military-grade security fence and cameras protect the entire property to keep out unlawful intruders,” Vivos added. The Vivos security force patrols the entire property as needed while maintaining multiple security gates and checkpoints. The main gate
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