May 18, 2026 · 8:48 AM
Whittier, Alaska — The Town Where 200 People Share One Building
In Whittier, Alaska, nearly all 200 residents live in a single 14-story building. It has its own grocery store, post office, church, and school — and the only way in or out is a 2.5-mile one-lane tunnel shared by cars and trains.
Whittier, Alaska — The Town That Lives in One Building
In Whittier, Alaska, nearly all 200 residents live in a single 14-story building called Begich Towers. Inside, you'll find a grocery store, post office, church, and school — residents can go weeks without stepping outside.
The only way in or out of Whittier is a 2.5-mile single-lane tunnel shared by cars and trains. Miss your slot and you wait 30 minutes. In winter, snowfall reaches 20 feet, and buildings connect through underground passages — almost completely cut off from the outside world.
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