Atomitat

Atomitat
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General information
TypeUnderground
Location2906 W. 20th, Plainview, Texas, U.S.
Coordinates34°12′06″N 101°44′23″W / 34.201667°N 101.739722°W / 34.201667; -101.739722
Groundbreaking1961
Completed1962
Cost$135,000
ClientJay Swayze
Height
Top floor2 car garage
Dimensions
Other dimensions13 ft (4.0 m) underground
Technical details
MaterialConcrete and steel
Floor area2,800 sq ft (260 m2)
Design and construction
ArchitectJay Swayze
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Atomitat (1962) was an underground bunker-home in Plainview, Texas, designed by architect Jay Swayze. The name of the home came from the combination of the words "atomic" and "habitat". It was the first home in the U.S. to meet civil defense specifications for a nuclear shelter.