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St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Nikolski, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Nikolski, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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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

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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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