Why Alaska s "City under one roof" will Collapse | The Rise and Fall of Wittner

Join us on a journey through the fascinating history of Wittner, Alaska. This once-bustling town was founded as a military outpost during World War II and later became a key transportation hub by constructing its rail and highway tunnel. However, as tensions eased and industries shifted, Wittner s fortunes waned, leading to its eventual downfall. Today, only remnants of this once-thriving community remain, but its story lives on as a testament to the boom and bust of Alaska s frontier towns. Explore the military origins of Wittner, the construction of its infrastructure, the buildings that once lined its streets, and what remains of the town today. Don t miss this captivating look at a piece of Alaska s past. 00:31 - The Military Origins of Wittner Alaska 03:02 - The Construction of Wittners Rail / Highway Tunnel 05:03 - Witter During the Cold War 05:27 - The Buildings of Wittner Alaska 07:01 - The Downfall of Wittner Alaska 08:03 - What Remains of Wittner Alaska Today? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies and sponsorships, please contact us at itshistory@thoughtleaders.io https://www.facebook.com/ITshistoryX https://www.instagram.com/ryansocash/ » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Imana Schoch, Editor -, Oliwia Tracz Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.