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On this week's Adventure we travel to a town once known as Alvira! Now a ghost town, this once bustling community is now known by Urban Explorers & Adventurers alike as the "Alvira Bunkers."
Unfortunately for the residents of this one great town, back in 1942, the United States government expropriated through Eminent Domain all property within the Town of Alvira because it decided it had better plans for this land.
With World War 2 raging on, and the need for more explosives to ensure victory, all homes and commercial buildings were torn down, except the Christ Lutheran Church, where the residents learned the fate of their town... A munitions factory was being built, along with 17 miles of railroad track, 55 miles of roads, 300 support buildings and 150 domed earth-covered bunkers to store tons of explosives.
A short 9 months later, it was decided there was no longer a need, closed down the factory and moved remaining inventory to other locations. Fast forward to current day, the land is now used as Allenwood State Prison Camp, & State Game Lands 252. However one piece of history still remains... The Alvira Bunkers.
Still standing to this day are the remains of 139 bunkers that vary in condition, as well as 3 cemetaries! Who knows how long these bunkers will remain. If you have the opportunity to see them in person, we highly recommend! If not, as always... We certainly appreciate you choosing us to Adventure with!
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