Buckner Building

The Buckner Building

The Buckner Building is an abandoned former U.S. military building in Whittier, Alaska. It was constructed by the military in 1953 as a combined mess hall, sleeping quarters, recreational, medical and administrative facility[1] and was formerly one of the largest buildings in Alaska, often being referred to as "the city under one roof".[2] The building was slightly damaged by the 9.2 1964 Alaska earthquake, however damage was minimized by its reinforced concrete construction.[1] There was no structural damage to the building itself, and subsequent inspections found the building to be in good condition.[1] The building continued to operate until 1966, at which point it was shuttered when the Port of Whittier was transferred to the General Services Administration for disposal.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964, Part 1. Washington D.C.: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Alaska Earthquake. 1973. pp. 1077–1082.
  2. ↑ Reitter, Bart (2011). The Horseman: A Travel Memoir. iUniverse. p. 99. ISBN 9781450292320.

Coordinates: 60°46′28.58″N 148°40′30.47″W / 60.7746056°N 148.6751306°W