7 Amazing Cold War Military Installations Converted Into Homes


	7 Amazing Cold War Military Installations Converted Into Homes

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9-16-2009 8:56 AM

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When the Cold War came to an end in the 1990s, a vast array of military sites were no longer required. Many fell derelict – and continue in that state today. However, some individuals saw the potential in these unusual sites and have gone about giving them a new lease of life.

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