Missile Base Specialists
Acquisition & Sales of
Missile Bases & Underground Structures
Our Atlas E - Built in 1959; Deactivated in 1964
Our Atlas E - Aerial Shot circa 2012
Rare & Historical Hard Assets
Engineered by the Department of Defense, hardened against a nuclear event with earth-contact and tons of steel and concrete, they are some of the strongest buildings ever constructed. They were each built at the cost of millions of taxpayer dollars during the 1950's and 1960's.
Bringing new meaning to the word "shelter," missile bases and bunkers are built to stand the test of time. They will offer privacy, security and functionality for generations to come. We consider these underground fortresses the 20th Century’s counterpart of the fortified castles of Europe, hence our business is named 20th Century Castles, LLC.
If you are seeking a worthy investment, these highly sought after “hard assets," certainly continue to appreciate in value. They are rare, collectable real estate and represent a multimillion dollar headstart on any retrofit project. Particularly given the current economic, geopolitical, and environmental conditions, investing your money into such a structure will create long-term value and could even save your life!
About Us
Edward Peden and Dianna Ricke-Peden
Co-founders of 20th Century Castles, LLC in 1995. Edward is a historian and former high school teacher. Dianna is a speech-language pathologist in the public school system. For more than 20 years, we have been "living the dream" of missile site transformation underground. It has been the best investment of our lives. We have enjoyed working in this niche market and the success we have achieved. Please visit our website that features more details about our unique home, "Subterra Castle."