Saints Sergius & Herman of Valaam Russian Orthodox Chapel, Spruce Island, Ouzinkie, Kodiak Island Borough, AK
Summary
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. This chapel was built to commemorate 100 years of Russian Orthodoxy in Alaska. The hip-roofed, almost square nave has a distinctive form, with pleasing proportions.
Survey number: HABS AK-52
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 80004581
Tags
Date
1950 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Schwan, transmitter
Jandoli, Liz, transmitter
Location
Ouzinkie, 57.92361, -152.50222
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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