How people live in a city in Alaska, where there is only 1 residential building for everyone (8 photos)

Sit back, because today we are waiting for an exciting a trip to one of the most unusual cities on the planet - Whittier, which located among the picturesque beauties of Alaska. There are waterfalls, forests, glaciers and, of course, breathtaking mountains.





But that's not what's remarkable. And then, for the whole city there is only one house! Yes, yes, the entire population of Whittier lives in one large military barracks, which was converted into a "hotel" many years ago.



Sounds great, right? Everyone knows each other, everyone lives in friendship and harmony. Well, there is a policeman in the same building site, and a shop, and a cafe, and even a church. For many, this is real. dream: you can go to work without leaving home or go downstairs in one slippers for bread!

After drinking at a local bar, you don’t have to “crawl” far — your apartment is literally within walking distance!





But how did it happen that all the inhabitants live together? Was the city originally planned like this?

Of course not. It was a military port city, where barracks were built. However, over time, they moved here and civilians - it was necessary to establish infrastructure and work in stores. Small houses were built for them on the shore - not life, and a solid bounty. Also with a great view from the window.

Alas, the strongest tsunami in 1964 washed away everything these buildings. Local residents were forced to temporarily move to brand new barracks. But there is nothing more permanent than temporary. Over time, the authorities forgot about the problem of the population. People are like that stayed in this building



However, you don't have to sympathize with them. Their conditions are simple. beautiful. For 220 residents of the city, they have 150 three-room apartments with all amenities, furnished quite cozy and comfortable.

And the city grew: a school and a fitness club, shops, library and more. In general, if you do not look at the scale city, one might even say that people live here quite normally. Only here it is not quite so.

Alaska is not a resort, so the weather here is very severe. IN in winter, there are strong winds and quite severe colds come, therefore, Whittier residents try not to leave their homes. And here may a reasonable question arises: how then do they go to work? And the answer simple - tunnels!



Under the city there is a network of tunnels: they lead from a residential building to port and local lighthouse. For children and teenagers there is a tunnel to the school. So that the children simply do not see the street and do not get into dangerous places there. life situation.



Know about this city and tourists, so in the season here many guests arrive. For them, a hotel was erected here. He is located by the way, all in the same residential building where the rest live.

Still, people want to look at such an unusual city, and the local beauties attract tourists.



But what about the resources? Alas and ah, bad. IN to some extent, the city is entirely dependent on the supply of products from nearby cities. Among the mountains, ports and forests to produce products just impossible. Especially on such a scale to feed everyone.

And here a natural question arises: what will happen if, due to bad weather or some kind of cataclysm, products for the city cannot be delivered can? No problem! Whittier has his own small warehouse. And located he is just all in the same single residential building - these people are about everything taken care of.



And this story once again shows that people are much more inventive than we might think. We are excellent we adapt to any conditions.