Destinations United States of America New York City Underground World Home

Underground World Home.

New York City United States of America 40° N · 73° W
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The Underground World Home in New York City represents a unique fusion of Cold War-era fears, technological innovation, and architectural daring.

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Underground World Home
Underground World Home · New York City
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Jay Swayze breaking ground on underground house site at 1963 World's Fair with Walter Nolan and Jimmy Dean
October 1963 photo of Plainview building contractor Jay Swayze with shovel preparing to break ground on an underground house for the 1964 World's Fair, joined by builder Walter Nolan and entertainer Jimmy Dean.

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