Buildings That Have Secret Parts

Secret passageways are particularly appealing to those who work in the construction industry. Secret features in buildings have captured the imaginations of people of all ages. It's important to note that the structures and tunnels depicted in this article are real, and the reasons for their hidden areas aren't entirely imaginative. They are not your typical hidden doors camouflaged as a fire-rated floor hatch. It is for a deeper purpose.

Let us show you architectural structures with hidden rooms and passageways.

Beck-Warren House

The building's second owner, Henry Clarke Warren, was a reclusive figure who lived on the second level. He outfitted the building with unique features designed to accommodate those with physical disabilities. The most interesting distinctive part of the building, on the other hand, was not a call bell in the toilet. A trapdoor in one of the halls between the first and second levels leads to a secret room on the first floor. According to the documents that have survived, this was a hiding location for people traveling on the Underground Railroad.

Britannia Manor

Unsurprisingly, the house's owner, Richard Garriot, is a legendary video game designer who created the Ultima series. Simply watching the first 30 seconds of this movie will give you an idea of just how many "levels" there are inside this vast house. From a cannon to human skulls to spiral stairs, this building will have you counting your blessings. The secret corridors, which total more than 1,700 feet in length, are the most outstanding feature.

Greenbrier Resort

If you were to picture what was inside the Greenbrier (without making a reservation), you would certainly think of all of the luxurious amenities available on the premises. You might not know that this facility was previously the site of its own Area 51, known as "Project Greek Island," located on the premises. The secret bunker, which was never really used, was constructed and built to accommodate the members of the United States Congress in the event of a nuclear war.

 Flinders Street Station

Every day, thousands of passengers pass through Melbourne's biggest train station, but few are aware that the station's third floor previously housed an opulent ballroom, which dates back to 1899 and is now a museum. The ballroom has been vacant for at least 30 years and is currently in a state of disarray. 

Eiffel Tower

When Gustave Eiffel was working on the Eiffel Tower in 1889, he constructed an apartment within the structure that only Eiffel and his could visit during his lifetime. In 2015, the apartment underwent a complete renovation and was made available to the public for the first time.

Statue of Liberty

Visitors to the Statue of Liberty can no longer go any higher than the top of the statue's crown these days; this wasn't always the case, though, as visitors were initially able to enter a room within the statue's torch and take in panoramic views of the city. It was closed to the public in 1916, during World War I, when German agents blew up a link pier between Black Tom Island and Jersey City, resulting in the closure of this room. 

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