The Integratron is a building – or a ‘device’ – built entirely without nails in Landers, California, near Joshua Tree. It was designed by aeronautic engineer George van Tassel, who finished the main structure in 1959, but left the building unfinished at the time of his death in 1978.
The story of the building of the structure and it’s funding makes for interesting reading, as does the history of its dilapidation until it was finally purchased by the Karl sisters – Joanne, Nancy, and Patty – and restored, with the upper structure finally completed in the early 21st century. They now promote the Integratron as an “acoustically perfect structure” and state that the building is “currently being explored in the areas of Science, Architecture, Neuroacoustics, Music, Energy healing, Alternative health and Spirituality.” Continue reading