U. S. Coast Guard Headquarters Building, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway ...
Survey number: HABS AK-17 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U. S. Coast Guard Headquarters Building, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway ...
Survey number: HABS AK-17 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U. S. Coast Guard Headquarters Building, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway ...
Survey number: HABS AK-17 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Sand Point, Aleutians East Borou...
Significance: Although quite new, the church closely resembles the previous church, built in 1936. A gable roof covers both sanctuary and nave, entered through the base of a belltower. / The church was built i... More
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Sand Point, Aleutians East Borou...
Significance: Although quite new, the church closely resembles the previous church, built in 1936. A gable roof covers both sanctuary and nave, entered through the base of a belltower. / The church was built i... More
Woodchopper Roadhouse, Yukon River, Circle, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area,...
Significance: Woodchopper Roadhouse, built ca. 1910, is the largest and oldest log structure on the Yukon between Eagle and Circle. Located halfway between the two towns, the roadhouse housed winter travelers ... More
St. Sergius of Radonezh Russian Orthodox Church, Chuathbaluk, Bethel C...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. Although built in 1955, St. Sergius of Radonezh displays a traditional form, ... More
Wellhouse, First Avenue, Eagle, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Significance: This is the most vital public building in the city as it is the source of Eagle's municipal water, although some residents now have private wells. The original building is attached to the new wel... More
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Hangar, U.S. Coast Guard Station, Kodiak,...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Hangar, U.S. Coast Guard Station, Kodiak,...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Hangar, U.S. Coast Guard Station, Kodiak,...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
YMCA Gymnasium, 475 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
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YMCA Gymnasium, 475 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
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St. John the Theologian Russian Orthodox Church, Perryville, Lake & Pe...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. Built in about 1912, the Perryville church has received several additions, re... More
Totem Park, Saxman, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-121 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pyramid Valley Hospita...
Significance: Initially planned as a garrison, but reduction of troop strength at Fort Mears resulted in abandonment of the plan to quarter infantry and conversion of the entire area into a hospital complex was... More
James Taylor Shop, Yukon River, Opposite Fourth of July Creek, Eagle, ...
See HABS No. AK-41 for data & fieldnotes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 Survey number: HABS AK-41-D Building/structure dates: 1924 Initial Construction Building/structure d... More
Green Butte Copper Company, Portal Shed, McCarthy Creek 12 miles North...
Significance: Used as part of the Green Butte Copper Company mining operation. The 50' x 17' structure has a cliff face that forms part of the wall. It is constructed of milled boards and post beams. Besides... More
Alaska Railroad Depot, Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-45-E Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Russian-American Company Magazin, 101 Marine Way East, Kodiak, Kodiak ...
Significance: The Russian-American Company Magazin is thought to have been constructed after 1804, but prior to the removal of the Company's headquarters to Sitka (originally New Archangel) in 1808. The Magazin... More
Russian-American Company Magazin, 101 Marine Way East, Kodiak, Kodiak ...
Significance: The Russian-American Company Magazin is thought to have been constructed after 1804, but prior to the removal of the Company's headquarters to Sitka (originally New Archangel) in 1808. The Magazin... More
Ladd Field, Birchwood Hangar, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Fairbanks No...
Significance: Named after first hangar constructed at Birchwood Airfield near Anchorage. These large wood frame hangars were built at a number of Alaska bases but few survive. Ladd Field was the site for the ... More
Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church, Chapel of St. Nicholas, Missi...
Significance: Unusual among Alaska Russian Orthodox chapels, the Chapel of St. Nicholas is larger and more elaborate than most shrines, with its tall pyramidal roof and cross gable, yet smaller and plainer than... More
Gold Placers Incorporated, Coak Creek Dredge, Near Coal Creek & Yukon ...
Significance: In 1934, Charles Janin, a prominent San Francisco mining engineer, designed a 4-cubic-foot dredge for Gold Placers Incorporated, a newly formed mining company organized by General A.D. McRae of Va... More
Gold Placers Incorporated, Coak Creek Dredge, Near Coal Creek & Yukon ...
Significance: In 1934, Charles Janin, a prominent San Francisco mining engineer, designed a 4-cubic-foot dredge for Gold Placers Incorporated, a newly formed mining company organized by General A.D. McRae of Va... More
Gold Placers Incorporated, Coak Creek Dredge, Near Coal Creek & Yukon ...
Significance: In 1934, Charles Janin, a prominent San Francisco mining engineer, designed a 4-cubic-foot dredge for Gold Placers Incorporated, a newly formed mining company organized by General A.D. McRae of Va... More
Gold Placers Incorporated, Coak Creek Dredge, Near Coal Creek & Yukon ...
Significance: In 1934, Charles Janin, a prominent San Francisco mining engineer, designed a 4-cubic-foot dredge for Gold Placers Incorporated, a newly formed mining company organized by General A.D. McRae of Va... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Headquarters Area Recr...
Significance: This was constructed to foster morale and represents an effort to provide rest and relaxation to naval personnel stationed on the isolated bases of the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Unpro... More
George McGregor Cabin, Yukon River near Coal Creek, Circle, Yukon-Koyu...
Significance: George McGregor, a miner-turned-trapper, built this cabin in 1938. McGregor staked some of the richest ground on Woodchopper Creek in the 1920s. He sold out in the 1930s and turned to trapping. ... More
Jack Wade Dredge, Milepost 86, Taylor Highway, Chicken, Southeast Fair...
Significance: One of the first bucketline dredges in the Fortymile mining district, this dredge worked longer than any other. The remains sit on what is considered by many as the richest creek in the district.... More
Government House, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Are...
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Elevation of Holy Cross Russian Orthodox Church (New), Russian Mission...
Survey number: HABS AK-65-B Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Elevation of Holy Cross Russian Orthodox Church (New), Russian Mission...
Survey number: HABS AK-65-B Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
![[Male pilot in uniform] Yukon River - Frank G. Carpenter collection](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMDkvMDQvbWFsZS1waWxvdC1pbi11bmlmb3JtLWQwYmY3Yy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/65/webp "[Male pilot in uniform] Yukon River - Frank G. Carpenter collection")
[Male pilot in uniform] Yukon River - Frank G. Carpenter collection
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
St. Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church, Marshall, Wade Hamp...
Significance: This modest, 1960 church contains notable icons and possibly the iconostas from the 1886 church at St. Michael. / The church is a wood-framed, rectangular building, sided with plywood. The ga... More
St. Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church, Marshall, Wade Hamp...
Significance: This modest, 1960 church contains notable icons and possibly the iconostas from the 1886 church at St. Michael. / The church is a wood-framed, rectangular building, sided with plywood. The ga... More
St. Seraphim Russian Orthodox Churches, New Church, Lower Kalskag, Bet...
Significance: Although one of the newer Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, St. Seraphim is in a time-honored form, with a hip-roofed square nave farmed by a gable-roofed sanctuary and narthex. Survey number:... More
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Recreation Hall, On Copper River & North...
Survey number: HAER AK-1-J National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 78003420
Green Butte Copper Company, Bunkhouse (Upper camp), McCarthy Creek 12 ...
Significance: Used by miners employed by the Green Butte Copper Company as part of their mining operation. A duplicate of the bunkhouse in the lower camp, this three-story, 32' x 46' wood frame building is con... More
Sheldon Jackson College, Richard H. Allen Memorial Hall, Lincoln Stree...
Significance: The Richard H. Allen Memorial Hall is the main building in the campus design of the Sheldon Jackson College. The building is one of six original campus structures designed by the New York firm of ... More
Sheldon Jackson College, Richard H. Allen Memorial Hall, Lincoln Stree...
Significance: The Richard H. Allen Memorial Hall is the main building in the campus design of the Sheldon Jackson College. The building is one of six original campus structures designed by the New York firm of ... More
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Building No. 10, U.S. Coast Guard Station...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-C National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
Saints Sergius & Herman Russian Orthodox Churches, Port Graham, Kenai ...
Survey number: HABS AK-91 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 80004587
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Bombsight & Ut...
Significance: This was equipped for the preparation of torpedoes for loading, the repair and storage of torpedo bombsights and a parachute loft. It is representative of the many aviation support buildings cons... More
Taku Glacier, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Aircraft Storehouse, U.S. Coast Guard Sta...
Significance: This building is one of the three major support buildings erected to serve the U.S. Naval Operating Base in World War II; this building retains much of its integrity and contributes to the general... More
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Aircraft Storehouse, U.S. Coast Guard Sta...
Significance: This building is one of the three major support buildings erected to serve the U.S. Naval Operating Base in World War II; this building retains much of its integrity and contributes to the general... More
Sheldon Jackson College, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-105 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 72000193
Green Butte Copper Company, Warehouse, McCarthy Creek 12 miles Northea...
Significance: Used by the Green Butte Copper Company between 1921 and 1926 as part of their mining operation. The 18' x 20', rectangular building is constructed of logs. Survey number: HAER AK-9-G Building/s... More
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Ekwok, Dillingham Census Area, A...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. The modest frame structure of St. Nicholas Church is distinguished by a small... More
Visitor Center, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK
Public domain photograph of arcade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
White Pass Railroad train seventeen miles from Skagway - Frank G. Carp...
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
Ascension of Our Lord Russian Orthodox Church, Karluk, Kodiak Island B...
Significance: The oldest Russian Orthodox church still in use in Alaska, the church at Karluk also exhibits an unusual architectural sophistication, with its pedimented Greek Revival doorway and distinctive bel... More
Saints Constatine & Helen Russian Orthodox Church, Lime Village, Bethe...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. An unusual church without an iconostas, SS. Constantine and Helen demonstrate... More
Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul...
Significance: This 1905 church is the oldest building on the island of St. Paul. The church's separate elements sanctuary, nave, narthex, vestibule, and belltower are clearly expressed on the exterior in a ... More
Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul...
Significance: This 1905 church is the oldest building on the island of St. Paul. The church's separate elements sanctuary, nave, narthex, vestibule, and belltower are clearly expressed on the exterior in a ... More
Camp-Fire Girls saluting the flag - Frank G. Carpenter collection
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
Dog sled arriving from Iditarod
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Joy Elementary School, 24 Margaret Street, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North ...
Survey number: HABS AK-131 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Joy Elementary School, 24 Margaret Street, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North ...
Survey number: HABS AK-131 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dog sled team, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
Gov. George Parks in camp, Alaska
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of camp, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Paint Shed, U.S. Coast Guard Station, Kod...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-J National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Paint Shed, U.S. Coast Guard Station, Kod...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-J National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
Double-Compound Steam Engine "Sierra Nevada", Seaplane Anchorage vicin...
Significance: A presently rare example of an engine representing, in general, an important stage in steam engineering and, specifically, a form of engine once widely used for ferryboat propulsion. Unprocessed ... More
Double-Compound Steam Engine "Sierra Nevada", Seaplane Anchorage vicin...
Significance: A presently rare example of an engine representing, in general, an important stage in steam engineering and, specifically, a form of engine once widely used for ferryboat propulsion. Unprocessed ... More
Main Street, Sheep Camp, Alaska - stereocsopic card
Photograph shows men on street; several men and dog team in front of Golden Gate Restaurant; tents and buildings in background. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley - Keystone View Co. No. 9210. Caption card tra... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Margaret Bay Cantonmen...
Significance: One of many such barracks erected at the Fort according to Standard Constructing Quartermaster plans for mobilization. It represents a typical example of barracks constructed on military bases th... More
Protection of the Holy Thestokos Russian Orthodox Church, Kodiak Islan...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. The well-proportioned Protection of the Holy Theotokos Russian Orthodox Churc... More
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 326 Fifth Street, Juneau, Juneau...
Significance: The only remaining octagonal Russian Orthodox church in Alaska, this is also among the oldest. Its small size, fanciful belfry, and hillside location contribute to its picturesque appearance. In ... More
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 326 Fifth Street, Juneau, Juneau...
Significance: The only remaining octagonal Russian Orthodox church in Alaska, this is also among the oldest. Its small size, fanciful belfry, and hillside location contribute to its picturesque appearance. In ... More
St. Herman Russian Orthodox Church, King Cove, Aleutians East Borough,...
Significance: The iconostas of this church was originally installed in the 1882 church at Belkofski, and features moldings, incisework, paneling, and horseshoe-arched openings. The church is a wood-framed, T1-... More
The "low" lining up Five Finger Rapids
No. 33. Label on verso: "Department of Commerce and Labor, Coast and Geodetic Survey. Shelf Mark: V945. Dr. H. S. Pritchett, Superintendent. State, Alaska. Locality, The 'Low' lining up Five Finger Rapids, Lewi... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Administration Buildin...
Significance: This served as the administrative center of the Naval Operations Base and is representative of the many structures which served a similar function, both on this base and other American bases durin... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Administration Buildin...
Significance: This served as the administrative center of the Naval Operations Base and is representative of the many structures which served a similar function, both on this base and other American bases durin... More
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Gymnasium, U.S. Coast Guard Station, Kodi...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-Q National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
Mount McKinley Headquarters, Dog Feed Cache & Sled Storage, Cantwell, ...
Significance: This building has enjoyed the longest continuous use of all the headquarters buildings. This building was probably moved by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survey number: HABS AK-35-I Building... More
Mount McKinley Headquarters, Dog Feed Cache & Sled Storage, Cantwell, ...
Significance: This building has enjoyed the longest continuous use of all the headquarters buildings. This building was probably moved by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survey number: HABS AK-35-I Building... More
Mount McKinley Headquarters, Dog Feed Cache & Sled Storage, Cantwell, ...
Significance: This building has enjoyed the longest continuous use of all the headquarters buildings. This building was probably moved by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survey number: HABS AK-35-I Building... More
Mount McKinley Headquarters, Dog Feed Cache & Sled Storage, Cantwell, ...
Significance: This building has enjoyed the longest continuous use of all the headquarters buildings. This building was probably moved by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survey number: HABS AK-35-I Building... More
Front Street (Commercial Buildings), 200-300 Blocks, Ketchikan, Ketchi...
Survey number: HABS AK-117 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Town of Eagle, South bank of Yukon River at Mission Creek, Eagle, Sout...
Significance: Once the judicial and transportation hub for interior Alaska, adjacent to Ft. Egbert, the military and communications center, Eagle began as a fur trading post (Belle Isle) rose to international f... More
Mount McKinley Headquarters, Superintendent's Residence, Cantwell, Den...
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Meyer Meat Market Building, 495 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
STORED ON SITE. mchr This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the county was changed to Skagway. Significance: In 1899, Herman Meyer, a butcher from Seattle, Wash... More
Meyer Meat Market Building, 495 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
STORED ON SITE. mchr This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the county was changed to Skagway. Significance: In 1899, Herman Meyer, a butcher from Seattle, Wash... More
Nizina Bridge, Mile 8, Nizina Road, McCarthy, Valdez-Cordova Census Ar...
Significance: Part of the McCarthy-Nizina Road, with the purpose of providing a route to the Dan Creek, May Creek and Chititu mines, the Bridge was an expensive thorn in the side of the Alaska Road Commission a... More
Independence Mine, Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Survey number: HAER AK-8 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74000440
St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, Naknek, Bristol Bay Boro...
Significance: St. John the Baptist is a plain, wood-framed church, including both nave and sanctuary under its gable roof. Three onion domes, recent additions, enliven the roofline and distinguish this buildin... More
St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, Naknek, Bristol Bay Boro...
Significance: St. John the Baptist is a plain, wood-framed church, including both nave and sanctuary under its gable roof. Three onion domes, recent additions, enliven the roofline and distinguish this buildin... More
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Machine Shop, On Copper River & Northwes...
Significance: The Machine Shop was erected in 1916 as part of the general expansion of the Kennecott facilities that took place between 1915 and 1918. Over time, the Machine Shop was expanded to include additi... More
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Machine Shop, On Copper River & Northwes...
Significance: The Machine Shop was erected in 1916 as part of the general expansion of the Kennecott facilities that took place between 1915 and 1918. Over time, the Machine Shop was expanded to include additi... More
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Machine Shop, On Copper River & Northwes...
Significance: The Machine Shop was erected in 1916 as part of the general expansion of the Kennecott facilities that took place between 1915 and 1918. Over time, the Machine Shop was expanded to include additi... More
Positions of sun at hours 10 and 11 a.m., 12 m., and 1 and 2 p.m. on D...
Photograph shows five positions of the sun at various times on the horizon. Copyright registration title: Positions of the sun at hours 10 and 11 a.m., 12 m. and 1 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 28, 1910. Copyright 1911 b... More
Charlie Yale Work Cabin, Glacier River near Nolan, Bettles, Yukon-Koyu...
Survey number: HABS AK-20-B Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Boswell Bay White Alice Site, Dormitory, Chugach National Forest, Cord...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Churches, Old Church, Igiugig, Lake & Pe...
Survey number: HABS AK-81-A Public domain photograph of a chamber, vaults, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...
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Workmen from cannery at King's Cove - Frank G. Carpenter collection
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
Saints Sergius & Herman of Valaam Russian Orthodox Chapel, Spruce Isla...
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... More