Many places are described as time capsules, but few live up to the description like The Shelter in Tucson, Arizona. This dive bar has served thirsty Tucsonans since 1961, and despite the passage of time, it’s as funky as ever. The name, exterior, and decor are all nods to the Cold War. As in, the whole place was designed to look like a fallout shelter. Like a “real” fallout shelter, the exterior is windowless and clad in white stucco and stone, albeit topped with imposing neon signage. Inside, the walls…
