Life Inside a Missile Silo

Missile Silo Turned Bachelor Pad

In the 1980s, Chicago resident Bruce Townsley saw a man who lived in a missile silo discussing it with Johnny Carson and loved the idea. In 1997, he finally bought his own silo in Abilene, Texas.

For more info on Townsley and his home, read the original story on Wired.com.

Missile Silo Turned Bachelor Pad

The property cost Townsley $99,000 in 1997. He was up for the challenge of a fixer-upper, even one underground. In 1999, he moved in. Here he opens a blast door.

Missile Silo Turned Bachelor Pad

The living space is 1,100-sq.-ft. spread over two completely circular floors that are capable of swaying from side to side.

Missile Silo Turned Bachelor Pad

Townsley completely renovated the space, which used to house the military's missiliers. He told Wired.com that the hardest part "was learning how to drywall on a curve."

Missile Silo Turned Bachelor Pad

Because he doesn't have any windows, Townsley has a TV hooked up to an above-ground video camera.

Missile Silo Turned Bachelor Pad

These unassuming concrete doors can still be opened with a refurbished hydraulic lift--but there's no longer a nuclear missile inside.

Missile Silo Turned Bachelor Pad

From above ground, this American flag and some solar panels are the only clues that Townsley is down below.

For more info on Townsley and his home, read the original story on Wired.com.

Missile Silo Turned Bachelor Pad