![]() proper, having both their own build budget and special Vault-Tec themed decorations or house parts that can be only used in the Shelter. Shelters are instanced C.A.M.P.-like interiors with separate budgets and relaxed building rules, but also act as separate homes from the C.A.M.P. Jameson Grillo and Aaron Bradie were two of the scientists working on the project. They were advertised as homes of the future for ideal living in a post-apocalyptic world. On top of potential haven for 5,000 persons is Ron Grey." See images #00133511 through #00133514 for all photos in this series.įormat 1 photographic print :b&w 26 x 21 cm.The purpose of the Shelters project was to produce unique interior expansions to homes. But the topmost level of the Tropico Mine is 100 feet underground." Photo caption reads, "At mine-shelter entrance are Mack Pursell and Glen Settle. Civil defense officials say that three feet of solid earth around a person will provide adequate shielding against nuclear fallout. The mine has nine levels of tunnels, each dug 100 feet below the one above in hard rhyolite. 'We could shelter 5,000 here now, but not comfortably,' says Ronald Grey, civil defense director for the South Kern County School District. The current miners, however, struck it rich the first day. They're working the tunnels and shafts of the old Tropico Gold Mine just as fervently as miners did 90 years ago. Please see the Ordering & Use page at for additional information.ĭescription Photograph article dated Janupartially reads, "Shelter seekers in the Antelope Valley's Rosamond area have found a real gold mine. Images available for reproduction and use. Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo FriendsĬollection Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Title Old Antelope Valley mine to shelter 5,000 Alternative Title Valley Times Photo CollectionĬontributor This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. ![]()
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