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Saints Sergius & Herman of Valaam Russian Orthodox Chapel, Spruce Island, Ouzinkie, Kodiak Island Borough, AK

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Saints Sergius & Herman of Valaam Russian Orthodox Chapel, Spruce Island, Ouzinkie, Kodiak Island Borough, AK

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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

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Date

1950 - 1970
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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Schwan, transmitter
Jandoli, Liz, transmitter
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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

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