A skyscraper-like cabin in the wilderness of Alaska (4 photos + 1 video)
Category: Architecture, Interior, PEGI 0+
Today, 05:35
An unusual landmark can be found in Alaska. It's the Goose Creek Tower, which a lawyer has been building as a hobby for about 20 years. 
The tower stands in the middle of the forest and belongs to local lawyer Phillip Weidner. The structure is 56 meters tall—according to the builder, he could have made it taller, but beyond that, it's federal airspace.
It all started when Phil bought a plot of land south of Talkeetna. There, on the riverbank, he decided to build a two-story wooden house. The man has an engineering degree from MIT, so he drew all the plans himself. His imagination ran wild during construction. Soon, his little cabin acquired a third floor. And then another, and another. Each level offers a 360-degree panoramic view.
Why does Widener need such a house? He has grandiose plans for the place. He wants to install a telescope at the very top, and below that, a radio booth for his station, Radio Free Goose Creek. Incidentally, the house has a basement with a tunnel leading to an underground shelter. He's clearly preparing for any eventuality. The house is still unfinished. Widener doesn't know when he'll be able to live there. He's simply enjoying the process.
Goose Creek Tower can only be seen from the air. The access road to the house is closed to the public. However, it is visible from the George Parks Highway. It's about a half-hour drive from the nearest town, Talkeetna.
