Founder of The Alexander Dawson School built famed LV underground house

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Gerard Brown 'Jerry' Henderson, the founder of The Alexander Dawson School in Las Vegas, built an underground house in the 1970s that is now on the market for $5.9 million. The partially subterranean home features a swimming pool, waterfalls, and lighting that simulates different times of day.

Why it matters

The Alexander Dawson School is known as one of the most elite and expensive private schools in Las Vegas, with a focus on experiential learning. The underground house built by the school's founder provides a unique glimpse into his entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

The details

Henderson's underground house, located east of the Las Vegas Strip, descends 25 feet by elevator to the main living quarters. The home features a swimming pool, waterfalls, faux landscaping, and lighting designed to simulate different times of day. Henderson was living in the house with his second wife, Mary, at the time of his death in 1983. The 'Cold War-era luxury bunker' is currently on the market for $5.9 million, a price cut of $2.6 million since September.

• In 1957, Henderson created the Alexander Dawson Foundation, named after his father.
• The Alexander Dawson School in Las Vegas opened in 2000.
• Henderson built the underground house in the 1970s.
• Henderson was living in the house with his second wife, Mary, at the time of his death in 1983.
• The house is currently on the market for $5.9 million, a price cut of $2.6 million since September.

What’s next

The underground house is currently on the market for $5.9 million, and it remains to be seen if a buyer will be found for the unique property.