Astronaut Richard Garriott’s Townhouse Hides Secret Passageways and Trick Bookcases
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Astronaut Richard Garriott’s Townhouse Hides Secret Passageways and Trick Bookcases

December 1, 2014
Astronaut Richard Garriott’s Townhouse Hides Secret Passageways and Trick Bookcases

When he’s not flying to outer space or developing the next award-winning video game, Richard Garriott rests his head in his very normal-looking Murray Hill townhouse. When he purchased the five-story brownstone last year, he decided to add in his own special touches to make it his unique home-sweet-home. Take a tour through the secret passageways and trick bookcases on Inhabitat.

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