St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Nikolski, Aleutians West Census Area, AK
Summary
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. The Nikolski church is well composed, with gable-roofed sanctuary and narthex flanking a hip-roofed nave. The interior has a remarkable amount of carving, distinguishing this church among Alaskan Russian Orthodox churches.
Survey number: HABS AK-69
Tags
Date
1950 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Schwan, transmitter
Jandoli, Liz, transmitter
Location
alaska, 52.93806, -168.86778
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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