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[[Image:CSTRacks.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A set of titanium cases in an unknown location.]]
The [[Church of Spiritual Technology]] (CST), part of the Church of Scientology's corporate structure, owns and operates several mysterious vaults, said to hold copies of [[:Category:L. Ron Hubbard|L. Ron Hubbard]]'s writings and lectures. These are some of the most secretive of Scientology's properties, and so far, there have been few tours to outsiders and few vault staff who have left CST and told their version of what goes on inside these locations.<ref>[http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/scientologys_se.php Scientology's Secret Vaults: A Rare Interview With a Former Member of Hush-Hush "CST"] February 6, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice</ref> The vault locations frequently have an aerial marker of CST's double circles and diamonds logo.
[[Image:VaultCheck.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Text to IRS detailing the project's scope.]]
The [[:Category:Church of Spiritual Technology|Church of Spiritual Technology]] (CST), part of the Church of Scientology's corporate structure, owns and operates several mysterious vaults, said to hold copies of [[:Category:L. Ron Hubbard|L. Ron Hubbard]]'s writings and lectures. These are some of the most secretive of Scientology's properties, and so far, there have been few tours to outsiders and few vault staff who have left CST and told their version of what goes on inside these locations.<ref>[http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/scientologys_se.php Scientology's Secret Vaults: A Rare Interview With a Former Member of Hush-Hush "CST"] February 6, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice</ref> The vault locations frequently have an aerial marker of CST's double circles and diamonds logo.
The titles to at least some of the vault properties are held by Mile High Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CST.
The titles to at least some of the vault properties are held by [[:Category:Mile High, Inc|Mile High, Inc]], a wholly-owned subsidiary of CST.
*Original paper writings, chemically treated to prevent deterioration, in plastic envelopes.<ref name="high-tech"/>
*Original paper writings, chemically treated to prevent deterioration, in plastic envelopes.<ref name="high-tech"/>
*Special audio records. Sample versions are nickel-plated,<ref>Images of sample archival nickel-plated record.[http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n462/LarryBren/disks/CopyofEbay047.jpg][http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n462/LarryBren/disks/CopyofEbay048.jpg]</ref> but production copies are said to be pure gold compact discs encased in glass.
*Special audio records. Sample versions are nickel-plated,<ref>Images of sample archival nickel-plated record.[http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n462/LarryBren/disks/CopyofEbay047.jpg][http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n462/LarryBren/disks/CopyofEbay048.jpg]</ref> but production copies are said to be pure gold compact discs encased in glass.
*Writings copied to etched stainless steel plates.
*Writings copied to approximately 1,800,000 etched stainless steel plates.
*Titanium storage boxes, filled with inert argon gas.<ref name="rodeo">[http://tonyortega.org/2015/07/27/a-new-look-inside-scientologys-bomb-proof-vaults-and-a-visit-to-l-ron-hubbards-final-rodeo/ A new look inside Scientology's bomb-proof vaults, and a visit to Hubbard's final rodeo] July 27, 2015, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>
*Titanium storage boxes, filled with inert argon gas.
==Locations==
==Locations==
[[Image:Church of Spiritual Technology ranch Creston.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The [[:Category:Creston Ranch|Creston Ranch]] with the [[Church of Spiritual Technology|CST]] logo.]]
Some of these locations are referred to in Scientology's and critics' documents under various names. When it's clear that the same location is being discussed, the names have been combined. The expenses, where given, are not the total spent on the project, just the largest individual outlay.
Some of these locations are referred to in Scientology's and critics' documents under various names. When it's clear that the same location is being discussed, the names have been combined. The expenses, where given, are not the total spent on the project, just the largest individual outlay.
===Creston, California ===
===Creston, California / Creston Ranch / Whispering Winds Ranch===
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While not a vault location, the [[:Category:Creston Ranch|Creston Ranch]], where [[:Category:L. Ron Hubbard|L. Ron Hubbard]] died, is marked with the CST logo.<ref>[http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/scientologys_se_1.php Scientology's Secret Ranch: Where LRH Will Reincarnate?] February 16, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice</ref>
While not a vault location, the [[:Category:Creston Ranch|Creston Ranch]], where [[:Category:L. Ron Hubbard|L. Ron Hubbard]] died, is marked with the CST logo.<ref>[http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/scientologys_se_1.php Scientology's Secret Ranch: Where LRH Will Reincarnate?] February 16, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice</ref>
====Drone flyover<ref>[[DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's secret ranch where L. Ron Hubbard departed this Earth - 2016-09-21|DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's secret ranch where L. Ron Hubbard departed this Earth]] September 21, 2016, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>====
In 1988: The planned usage for the property is to build an archival document storage repository there which will store religious documents preserved by CST.<ref name="rtc2irs">[http://www.xenufrance.net/rtc-to-irs-description-of-some-scientology-properties-1988.pdf RTC to IRS description of some Scientology properties (1988)] (pdf)</ref><ref name="Petrolia">[http://www.lermanet.com/scientologynews/cst-petrolia-vault.htm Petrolia's New Neighbors -- L. Ron Hubbard's followers, the Church of Spiritual Technology] June 1991, Joe Cempa, North Coast Journal</ref>
In 1988: The planned usage for the property is to build an archival document storage repository there which will store religious documents preserved by CST.<ref name="rtc2irs">[http://www.xenufrance.net/rtc-to-irs-description-of-some-scientology-properties-1988.pdf RTC to IRS description of some Scientology properties (1988)] (pdf)</ref><ref name="Petrolia">[http://www.lermanet.com/scientologynews/cst-petrolia-vault.htm Petrolia's New Neighbors -- L. Ron Hubbard's followers, the Church of Spiritual Technology] June 1991, Joe Cempa, North Coast Journal</ref>
*Expense: $2,106,725.03 to [[:Category:International Ground Support Systems|International Ground Support Systems]] (IGSS).<ref name="rtc2irs2">[http://www.lermanet.com/scientologyscandals/bunkersorvaults.htm Vault Expenses], Arnie Lerma. Information provided to the IRS by RTC in 1992.</ref>
*Expense: $2,106,725.03 to [[:Category:International Ground Support Systems|International Ground Support Systems]] (IGSS).<ref name="rtc2irs2">[http://www.lermanet.com/scientologyscandals/bunkersorvaults.htm Vault Expenses], Arnie Lerma. Information provided to the IRS by RTC in 1992.</ref>
====Drone flyover<ref>[[DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's secret saucer-looking underground vault in Northern California - 2016-10-05|DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's secret saucer-looking underground vault in Northern California]] October 5, 2016, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>====
On land purchased by International Ground Support Systems,<ref name="Space">[http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_96828306-8779-5962-82fd-439eb32a4a1f.html Space for Scientology?] December 6, 2008, Casper Star-Tribune</ref><ref name="rtc2irs2"/> work was begun in this location in 2008,<ref name="Mysterious">[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,490844,00.html Mysterious Scientology Project Raises Questions in Wyoming] February 11, 2009, AP, Fox News</ref> but apparently stopped in early 2009 and later abandoned when neighbors and local authorities objected to the lack of permits.<ref name="ProjectQuestions">[http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2009/02/13/news/thursday/news20.txt Scientology project raises questions, ire in Wyo.] February 12, 2009, Mead Gruver, Associated Press</ref><ref>[http://www.greenriverstar.com/news/local/article_4c7e2c4b-469d-5af5-8cba-50480048139b.html Work in Sweeney canyon stopped] February 18, 2009, Jami Ford, Green River Star</ref> The current status of the site is unknown, but no news of continued work has surfaced.
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*Location: [http://goo.gl/maps/l58Hz Google Maps]
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On land purchased by International Ground Support Systems,<ref name="Space">[http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_96828306-8779-5962-82fd-439eb32a4a1f.html Space for Scientology?] December 6, 2008, Casper Star-Tribune</ref><ref name="rtc2irs2"/> work was begun in this location in 2008,<ref name="Mysterious">[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,490844,00.html Mysterious Scientology Project Raises Questions in Wyoming] February 11, 2009, AP, Fox News</ref> but apparently stopped in early 2009 and later abandoned when neighbors and local authorities objected to the lack of permits.<ref name="ProjectQuestions">[http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2009/02/13/news/thursday/news20.txt Scientology project raises questions, ire in Wyo.] February 12, 2009, Mead Gruver, Associated Press</ref><ref>[http://www.greenriverstar.com/news/local/article_4c7e2c4b-469d-5af5-8cba-50480048139b.html Work in Sweeney canyon stopped] February 18, 2009, Jami Ford, Green River Star</ref> The current status of the site is unknown, but no news of continued work has surfaced.
====Drone flyover<ref>[[DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's failed underground vault project in Wyoming - 2017-09-01|DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's failed underground vault project in Wyoming]] September 1, 2017, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>====
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===Trementina, New Mexico / San Miguel Ranch / Trementina Base===
===Trementina, New Mexico / San Miguel Ranch / Trementina Base===
{{Infobox Organization
[[Image:TrementinaCST.jpg|thumb|right|250px|CST logo markings from above at Trementina.]]
| image = TrementinaCST.jpg
The site is about a 2 1/2-hour drive east of Santa Fe, near the small town of Trementina. Access is through a gated road and a private concrete airstrip, the San Miguel Ranch Airport (NM53).<ref>NM53 San Miguel Ranch Airport, [http://skyvector.com/airport/NM53/San-Miguel-Ranch-Airport SkyVector], [https://www.airnav.com/airport/NM53 AirNav]</ref> The Trementina location is supposedly a store for material written by L.R. Hubbard, as shown in 1998 on ABC News's "20/20.":
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| leader_title = Vault
| leader_name = 700 foot rock tunnel.
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The site is about a 2 1/2-hour drive east of Santa Fe, near the small town of [[:Category:Trementina|Trementina]]. Access is through a gated road and a private concrete airstrip, the San Miguel Ranch Airport (NM53).<ref>NM53 San Miguel Ranch Airport, [http://skyvector.com/airport/NM53/San-Miguel-Ranch-Airport SkyVector], [https://www.airnav.com/airport/NM53 AirNav]</ref> The Trementina location is supposedly a store for material written by L.R. Hubbard, as shown in 1998 on ABC News's "20/20.":
"Buried deep in these New Mexico hills in steel-lined tunnels, said to be able to survive a nuclear blast, is what Scientology considers the future of mankind," ABC's Tom Jarriel said in his report. "Seen here for the first time, thousands of metal records, stored in heat-resistant titanium boxes and playable on a solar-powered turntable, all containing the beliefs of Scientology's founder, L. Ron Hubbard."<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/26/AR2005112601065.html A Place in the Desert for New Mexico's Most Exclusive Circles] November 27, 2005, Richard Leiby, Washington Post</ref>
"Buried deep in these New Mexico hills in steel-lined tunnels, said to be able to survive a nuclear blast, is what Scientology considers the future of mankind," ABC's Tom Jarriel said in his report. "Seen here for the first time, thousands of metal records, stored in heat-resistant titanium boxes and playable on a solar-powered turntable, all containing the beliefs of Scientology's founder, L. Ron Hubbard."<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/26/AR2005112601065.html A Place in the Desert for New Mexico's Most Exclusive Circles] November 27, 2005, Richard Leiby, Washington Post</ref>
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*Expense: $2,509,692.57 to Denman & Assoc., Inc.<ref name="rtc2irs2"/>
*Expense: $2,509,692.57 to Denman & Assoc., Inc.<ref name="rtc2irs2"/>
*Vault: 700 foot rock tunnel.
*Location: {{Coord|35|31|28.56|N|104|34|20.20|W}}
*[http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?action=fccProx&lat=35.51672&lon=-104.55886&r=4 FCC radio licenses within 4 Miles of N 35.51672 W -104.55886].
*[http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?action=fccProx&lat=35.51672&lon=-104.55886&r=4 FCC radio licenses within 4 Miles of N 35.51672 W -104.55886].
====Drone flyover<ref>[[DRONE FLYOVER FINALE: Getting a close look at Scientology's secret New Mexico compound - 2016-10-12|DRONE FLYOVER FINALE: Getting a close look at Scientology's secret New Mexico compound]] October 12, 2016, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>====
The Lady Washington Mine and two houses on 26.23 acres<ref>[http://www.lisamcpherson.org/scans/sonora_map.jpg Property map of Lady Washington Mine location], 2000</ref> were purchased in 1988 by William and Donna Daniels. In 1988, the Daniels gave the property to [[:Category:Norman Starkey|Norman Starkey]], trustee of "Author's Family Trust." Starkey gave the property to the Church of Spiritual Technology in 1993. Digging began in 1997. According to the Los Angeles Times, the CST "is using state-of-the-art technology to protect Hubbard's writings, tape-recorded lectures and filmed treatises from natural and man-made calamities, including nuclear holocaust."<ref>[http://www.holysmoke.org/cos/cult-gold-mine.htm Church reopens old Tuolumne mine] December 11, 1997, Lenore Rutherford, The Union Democrat</ref>
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*Vault: 250 foot tunnel, 15 feet wide.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100914045742/http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2008071893100/News/Local-News/Church-of-Scientology-asks-for-rezone-to-care-for-history Church of Scientology asks for rezone to care for history] July 18, 2008, Walk Cook, The Union Democrat</ref>
| name = Lady Washington Mine
*Location: [http://goo.gl/maps/b7vsy Google Maps]
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===Twin Peaks, California / Lake Arrowhead / Mile High / Rimforest / Rim of the World / Running Springs===
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| leader_title = Vault
| leader_name = 250 foot tunnel, 15 feet wide.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100914045742/http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2008071893100/News/Local-News/Church-of-Scientology-asks-for-rezone-to-care-for-history Church of Scientology asks for rezone to care for history] July 18, 2008, Walk Cook, The Union Democrat</ref>
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The [[:Category:Lady Washington Mine|Lady Washington Mine]] and two houses on 26.23 acres<ref>[http://www.lisamcpherson.org/scans/sonora_map.jpg Property map of Lady Washington Mine location], 2000</ref> were purchased in 1988 by William and Donna Daniels. In 1988, the Daniels gave the property to [[:Category:Norman Starkey|Norman Starkey]], trustee of "[[:Category:Authors Family Trust-B|Author's Family Trust]]". Starkey gave the property to the Church of Spiritual Technology in 1993. Digging began in 1997. According to the Los Angeles Times, the CST "is using state-of-the-art technology to protect Hubbard's writings, tape-recorded lectures and filmed treatises from natural and man-made calamities, including nuclear holocaust."<ref>[http://www.holysmoke.org/cos/cult-gold-mine.htm Church reopens old Tuolumne mine] December 11, 1997, Lenore Rutherford, The Union Democrat</ref>
====Drone flyover<ref>[[DRONE FLYOVER: First images of Scientology's Gold Rush mine in California - 2016-09-28|DRONE FLYOVER: First images of Scientology's Gold Rush mine in California]] September 28, 2016, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>====
===Twin Peaks, California / Crestline / Lake Arrowhead / Mile High / Rimforest / Rim of the World / Running Springs===
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As of 1988, this property has 15 buildings totaling approximately 22,000 square ft, including a three-story administration office, dormitories, dining halls, residences and other buildings and offices.<ref name="rtc2irs" /><ref name="Petrolia"/> The originals are kept here, with copies made for other vault locations.<ref name="high-tech">[http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-scientologysided062490,0,7493097.story Church Scriptures Get High-Tech Protection] June 24, 1990, Robert W. Welkos, Joel Sappell, Los Angeles Times</ref>
As of 1988, this property has 15 buildings totaling approximately 22,000 square ft, including a three-story administration office, dormitories, dining halls, residences and other buildings and offices.<ref name="rtc2irs" /><ref name="Petrolia"/> The originals are kept here, with copies made for other vault locations.<ref name="high-tech">[http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-scientologysided062490,0,7493097.story Church Scriptures Get High-Tech Protection] June 24, 1990, Robert W. Welkos, Joel Sappell, Los Angeles Times</ref>
*Encrypted microwave communications link to LA and Int Base.<ref>[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=102299121563303882298.000455620139824c4cd63&t=h&source=embed&ll=34.228485,-117.24825&spn=0.004041,0.00817&z=18 Google Maps]</ref>
*Encrypted microwave communications link to LA and Int Base.
*Expense: $2,592,750.31 to William Kanayan Construction.<ref name="rtc2irs2"/>
*Expense: $2,592,750.31 to William Kanayan Construction.<ref name="rtc2irs2"/>
*Vault: Two 100 foot long heavy gauge steel underground structures.
*Location: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=102299121563303882298.000455620139824c4cd63&t=h&source=embed&ll=34.228485,-117.24825&spn=0.004041,0.00817&z=18 Google Maps]
====Controversy====
====Controversy====
[[:Category:Shelly Miscavige|Shelly Miscavige]], wife of leader [[:Category:David Miscavige|David Miscavige]], who hasn't been seen in public since 2007, is said to be held at this location.<ref>[http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/07/scientology_shelly_miscavige_disappeared.php Scientology Leader David Miscavige's Disappeared Wife Shelly: What We Know] July 5, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice</ref><ref>[http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/07/scientology_john_brousseau_mareka_james.php?page=all "Tom Cruise Worships David Miscavige Like a God": The John Brousseau Story, Part Two] July 29, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice</ref><ref>[http://tonyortega.org/2013/04/17/love-in-the-time-of-miscavige-a-scientology-tale/ Love in the Time of Miscavige] April 17, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref><ref>[http://tonyortega.org/2013/07/17/shelly-speaks-scientology-leaders-banished-wife-says-shell-get-out-only-one-way/ Shelly Speaks: Scientology Leader’s Banished Wife Says She’ll Get Out "Only One Way"] July 17, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>
[[:Category:Shelly Miscavige|Shelly Miscavige]], wife of leader [[:Category:David Miscavige|David Miscavige]], who hasn't been seen in public since 2007, is said to be held at this location.<ref>[http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/07/scientology_shelly_miscavige_disappeared.php Scientology Leader David Miscavige's Disappeared Wife Shelly: What We Know] July 5, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice</ref><ref>[http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/07/scientology_john_brousseau_mareka_james.php?page=all "Tom Cruise Worships David Miscavige Like a God": The John Brousseau Story, Part Two] July 29, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice</ref><ref>[http://tonyortega.org/2013/04/17/love-in-the-time-of-miscavige-a-scientology-tale/ Love in the Time of Miscavige] April 17, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref><ref>[http://tonyortega.org/2013/07/17/shelly-speaks-scientology-leaders-banished-wife-says-shell-get-out-only-one-way/ Shelly Speaks: Scientology Leader’s Banished Wife Says She’ll Get Out "Only One Way"] July 17, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>
====Drone flyover<ref>[[DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's secret base where David Miscavige keeps wife out of sight - 2016-09-14|DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's secret base where David Miscavige keeps wife out of sight]] September 14, 2016, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref><ref>[[DRONE FLYOVER: An even closer look at where Scientology is keeping Shelly Miscavige - 2017-05-15|DRONE FLYOVER: An even closer look at where Scientology is keeping Shelly Miscavige]] May 15, 2017, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker</ref>====
*{{Wikipedia-inline|Trementina Base}} (The article badly needs a clean up. See the [[Wikipedia:Talk:Trementina Base#Has the Vault Really Been Traded?|Talk page]] on the disputed land transfer claim.)
==References==
==References==
*[http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0512/02/acd.01.html Inside the Church of Scientology] December 2, 2005, Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN
*[http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0512/02/acd.01.html Inside the Church of Scientology] December 2, 2005, Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN
*[http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0511/30/acd.02.html Scientology and a mysterious vault deep under the desert in New Mexico] November 30, 2005, Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN
*[http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0511/30/acd.02.html Scientology and a mysterious vault deep under the desert in New Mexico] November 30, 2005, Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN
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*[http://la.curbed.com/archives/2013/11/here_are_photos_of_scientologys_super_secret_armageddon_compound_in_lake_arrowhead.php Here Are Photos of Scientology's Super Secret Armageddon Compound in Lake Arrowhead] November 7, 2013, Adrian Glick Kudler, Curbed LA
*[http://la.curbed.com/archives/2013/11/here_are_photos_of_scientologys_super_secret_armageddon_compound_in_lake_arrowhead.php Here Are Photos of Scientology's Super Secret Armageddon Compound in Lake Arrowhead] November 7, 2013, Adrian Glick Kudler, Curbed LA
*[http://scientologymoneyproject.com/2014/06/03/where-are-the-church-of-scientology-obleisks/ Where Are the Church of Scientology Obelisks?] June 3, 2014, The Scientology Money Project
*[http://scientologymoneyproject.com/2014/06/03/where-are-the-church-of-scientology-obleisks/ Where Are the Church of Scientology Obelisks?] June 3, 2014, The Scientology Money Project
*[http://tonyortega.org/2016/09/14/drone-flyover-scientologys-secret-base-where-david-miscavige-keeps-wife-out-of-sight/ DRONE FLYOVER: Scientology's secret base where David Miscavige keeps wife out of sight] September 14, 2016, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
==Notes==
==Notes==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trementina_Base Trementina Base, Wikipedia] (Article badly needs a clean up. See the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Trementina_Base#Has_the_Vault_Really_Been_Traded.3F Talk page] on the claimed land transfer.)
*[http://www.lisamcpherson.org/cos/tours.htm Tour Scientology Sites!] Jeff Jacobsen
*[http://www.lisamcpherson.org/cos/tours.htm Tour Scientology Sites!] Jeff Jacobsen
*[http://westernstatesmining.com/geotech.asp Geotechnical Engineering - Western States Mining Consultants, P.C.] Company that did construction work on Trementina and Rock Springs locations.
*[http://westernstatesmining.com/geotech.asp Geotechnical Engineering - Western States Mining Consultants, P.C.] Company that did construction work on Trementina and Rock Springs locations.
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A set of titanium cases in an unknown location.
Sample nickel audio record.
Text to IRS detailing the project's scope.
The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST), part of the Church of Scientology's corporate structure, owns and operates several mysterious vaults, said to hold copies of L. Ron Hubbard's writings and lectures. These are some of the most secretive of Scientology's properties, and so far, there have been few tours to outsiders and few vault staff who have left CST and told their version of what goes on inside these locations.[1] The vault locations frequently have an aerial marker of CST's double circles and diamonds logo.
The titles to at least some of the vault properties are held by Mile High, Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CST.
Original paper writings, chemically treated to prevent deterioration, in plastic envelopes.[2]
Special audio records. Sample versions are nickel-plated,[3] but production copies are said to be pure gold compact discs encased in glass.
Writings copied to approximately 1,800,000 etched stainless steel plates.
Titanium storage boxes, filled with inert argon gas.[4]
Locations
Some of these locations are referred to in Scientology's and critics' documents under various names. When it's clear that the same location is being discussed, the names have been combined. The expenses, where given, are not the total spent on the project, just the largest individual outlay.
Creston, California / Creston Ranch / Whispering Winds Ranch
In 1988: The planned usage for the property is to build an archival document storage repository there which will store religious documents preserved by CST.[7][8]
On land purchased by International Ground Support Systems,[11][9] work was begun in this location in 2008,[12] but apparently stopped in early 2009 and later abandoned when neighbors and local authorities objected to the lack of permits.[13][14] The current status of the site is unknown, but no news of continued work has surfaced.
The site is about a 2 1/2-hour drive east of Santa Fe, near the small town of Trementina. Access is through a gated road and a private concrete airstrip, the San Miguel Ranch Airport (NM53).[16] The Trementina location is supposedly a store for material written by L.R. Hubbard, as shown in 1998 on ABC News's "20/20.":
"Buried deep in these New Mexico hills in steel-lined tunnels, said to be able to survive a nuclear blast, is what Scientology considers the future of mankind," ABC's Tom Jarriel said in his report. "Seen here for the first time, thousands of metal records, stored in heat-resistant titanium boxes and playable on a solar-powered turntable, all containing the beliefs of Scientology's founder, L. Ron Hubbard."[17]
The site is marked from the air with Church of Spiritual Technology double diamonds.[18] A runway for smaller airplanes is located on CST owned land in connection to the site. The original short strip was expanded in the early 1990s on land acquired by a land swap deal between CST and neighboring land owners in 1992.[19]
Expense: $2,509,692.57 to Denman & Assoc., Inc.[9]
The Lady Washington Mine and two houses on 26.23 acres[22] were purchased in 1988 by William and Donna Daniels. In 1988, the Daniels gave the property to Norman Starkey, trustee of "Author's Family Trust". Starkey gave the property to the Church of Spiritual Technology in 1993. Digging began in 1997. According to the Los Angeles Times, the CST "is using state-of-the-art technology to protect Hubbard's writings, tape-recorded lectures and filmed treatises from natural and man-made calamities, including nuclear holocaust."[23]
Two 100 foot long heavy gauge steel underground structures.
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As of 1988, this property has 15 buildings totaling approximately 22,000 square ft, including a three-story administration office, dormitories, dining halls, residences and other buildings and offices.[7][8] The originals are kept here, with copies made for other vault locations.[2]
Encrypted microwave communications link to LA and Int Base.[25]
Expense: $2,592,750.31 to William Kanayan Construction.[9]
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