Polo, Missouri's 1960-built 10,000 sq ft underground bunker highlights the modernization from panic rooms to large-scale personal safety measures.

The article highlights the evolution of personal safety measures, from panic rooms to modernized underground bunkers. Panic rooms became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a response to concerns about personal safety and security. These secure spaces, also known as safe rooms, provided a safe retreat during emergencies such as home invasions or burglaries. However, the ultimate in personal safety is now an underground bunker. One such bunker, located in Polo, Missouri, spans 10,000 square feet and cost 4.5 million dollars to build in the 1960s.

January 28, 2024
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