St. John the Theologian Russian Orthodox Church, Perryville, Lake & Peninsula Borough, AK
Summary
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. Built in about 1912, the Perryville church has received several additions, reflecting a growing congregation. The gable-roofed nave is flanked by hip-roofed sanctuary and vestibule.
Survey number: HABS AK-72
Tags
orthodox churches
mentasta lake alaska
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russian
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perryville
peninsula
borough
peninsula borough
alaska
interior
history of alaska
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historic american buildings survey
liz jandoli
schwan
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ultra high resolution
high resolution
saint john
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library of congress
Date
1950 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Schwan, transmitter
Jandoli, Liz, transmitter
Location
Mentasta Lake (Alaska)
,
62.92111, -143.76917
Source
Library of Congress
Link
Copyright info
No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html