Long Buried
It seemed as if the previous inhabitants did not use the structure in John’s backyard. With no maintenance for over five decades, it was expected that there would be some wear and tear, but other than that, the structure was in excellent condition. Even though it was empty, they knew what it once was. According to the blueprints, Whitaker Pools built the structure, thought it was definitely not a swimming pool and actually had a different purpose.
Long-Buried
A Historical Find
The structure underneath John’s backyard is a nuclear fallout shelter which was built at a time when the Cold War tensions were at their peak. During this time, mass paranoia was rising, which resulted in people having bomb shelters constructed. Whitaker Pools grew their business behind the scenes and started to include services that people wanted. Instead of swimming pools, people wanted bomb shelters underneath their backyards. As John was learning more about the complex, he realized that he probably was not alone.
A Historical Find