St. Seraphim Russian Orthodox Churches, Old Church, Lower Kalskag, Bethel Census Area, AK

Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. Built of logs, the old St. Seraphim church has a form that is easy to read: nave, sanctuary, and vestibule, each covered with a gable roof of a different height.

Survey number: HABS AK-92-A

Building/structure dates: 1936 Initial Construction

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 80004586

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1936 - 1980

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