Secret Nuclear Bunker at The Greenbrier

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
The Greenbrier, a luxury resort in West Virginia, has a secret nuclear bunker built to house the entire US Congress in case of a nuclear holocaust. The bunker, known as 'Project Greek Island', was constructed from 1959 to 1962 and remained hidden for 35 years until it was revealed in 1992. It was never used as an emergency location and was decommissioned after its existence was made public.

Key Points

  • The Greenbrier in West Virginia houses a secret nuclear bunker built to accommodate the entire US Congress
  • The bunker, known as 'Project Greek Island', was constructed from 1959 to 1962 and remained hidden for 35 years
  • Despite being fully equipped, the bunker was never used as an emergency location and was decommissioned in 1992

Pros

  • Provides insight into the Cold War era and US government contingency plans
  • Demonstrates the level of secrecy and discretion that was maintained by locals and employees

Cons

  • The secrecy surrounding the bunker could be seen as potentially alarming or unethical