Buckner Building

The Buckner Building is a large abandoned building in Whittier, Alaska.

Two factors combine to make safe demolition of the building cost-prohibitive: First, there is a fair amount of asbestos in the building. Second, the only land-route in and out of Whittier is through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, so debris would either have to go through the tunnel or be moved on ships.

The building is a local hang out for kids, and is often explored by tourists looking for some mischief. The safety of the building is marginal, due to the asbestos and questionable structural integrity. Bears are often found inside the building in the spring, and it is full of ice and precariously dangling pipes, wires, and substructure. The floor is almost completely flooded, with at least one inch or more of water on each level.

The building contains the mysterious "Room of Lies", complete with a door of hearts with the word "KILL" painted over them. Many a visitor have left lies by means of spraypaint.There is other artwork in the building, including but not limited to a pterodactyl and tyrannosaurus.

There are cement staircases in the building, though they are not easy to find. One is located near the garage and the others are in the middle of the structure. There are also fire exits on both sides, though they are conspicuous and can be seen by the whole town.

The stairwell leading to the basement is pitch black and at the bottom is "The Door". Through the door is the basement, caved in, though still accessible.

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