Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK
Summary
Significance: The Russian Bishop's House is one of only three buildings constructed during the Russian period that remain in Alaska. The log construction, low hipped roof, and stairways in end galleries are all hallmarks of Russian American buildings. This building served as the home of the Russian Orthodox bishop of Alaska, as well as a school, seminary, and orphanage.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2068
Survey number: HABS AK-64
Building/structure dates: ca. 1841- 1843 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: after. 1972- before. 1988 Subsequent Work
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000025
Tags
Date
1950 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Schwan, transmitter
Jandoli, Liz, transmitter
Location
Sitka, 57.05130, -135.33096
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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