Whittier, Alaska: what is known about the town where the entire population lives in one building

263 people live in the building.

The man visited a town where everyone lives in the same building and rarely leaves the house.

A new video posted on the Seek Discomfort YouTube channel explores the history of Begich Towers, including those who live there.

So, in the city of Whittier, located on the southern coast of Alaska, there are 263 residents (as of 2023), and they all live under one roof.

At the beginning of the video, the author shares some background information about the unusual object, including how the apartment building is adapted for long-term living.

“This is Begich Towers, a 14-story building that houses almost the entire population of the city,” he begins. “Built at the height of the Cold War to house troops stationed in the area, it was designed so that residents could stay inside the building for weeks at a time during…