Ladd Field, Power Plant, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North S...
Significance: The cold weather experimental Air Base (Ladd Field) at Fairbanks was the first Army major construction of World War II in Alaska. Permanent buildings were built based upon original designs by Aus... 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
A. D. Wilcox Drift Mine, Residential Cabin, Linda Creek near Dalton Hi...
Survey number: HAER AK-7-C Building/structure dates: ca. 1920 Initial Construction
A. D. Wilcox Drift Mine, Residential Cabin, Linda Creek near Dalton Hi...
Survey number: HAER AK-7-C Building/structure dates: ca. 1920 Initial Construction
Ladd Field, Hangar No. 1, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North ...
Significance: Hangar #1 and associated buildings around the "horseshoe" were designed as permanent structures. The various buildings housing different functions were given a unified appearance. Ladd Air Base ... More
Ladd Field, Hangar No. 1, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North ...
Significance: Hangar #1 and associated buildings around the "horseshoe" were designed as permanent structures. The various buildings housing different functions were given a unified appearance. Ladd Air Base ... More
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Boat House, U.S. Coast Guard Station, acr...
Significance: When constructed in 1942, this building was designed and used as the torpedo shop. By 1958 the structure had been converted to the Exchange Auto Repair building. This structure is an early permane... More
Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church, Mission Road & Kashevaroff ...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. Constructed in 1946-47 after a fire burned the previous church, this church h... More
Alaska Methodist University, Campus Center, University Drive, Anchorag...
Survey number: HABS AK-168-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
City of Sitka, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-185 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Steamboat GULKANA, Miles Lake, Cordova, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK
Significance: Between 1907 and 1911 the Cooper River and Northwestern Railway operated a fleet of steamboats on the Cooper and Chitina Rivers in support of railroad construction and mining operations at Kennico... 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
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
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
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
Transfiguration of Our Lord Russian Orthodox Church, Egegik, Lake & Pe...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. Although an expedient material plywood covers the walls, the church at Eg... More
Charlie Yale Main Cabin, Glacier River near Nolan, Bettles, Yukon-Koyu...
Survey number: HABS AK-20-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Independence Mine, Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Survey number: HAER AK-8 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74000440
Gakona Lodge & Trading Post, Mile 205, Glenn Highway, Gakona, Valdez-C...
Significance: An important aspect of Alaska's transportation history is represented by this Lodge at the junction of the Eagle and Fairbanks trails. Constructed on the site of the Gakona Roadhouse to meet the ... More
Eskimo in kayak, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sealing Plant, St. George Island, Pribilof Islands, Saint George, Aleu...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Churches, Eklutna, Anchorage, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-94 Building/structure dates: 1897 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1962 Initial Construction
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Churches, Eklutna, Anchorage, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-94 Building/structure dates: 1897 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1962 Initial Construction
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Churches, Eklutna, Anchorage, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-94 Building/structure dates: 1897 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1962 Initial Construction
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Assembly Compl...
Significance: Utilized in the assembly and storage of torpedoes for use in air warfare, this complex is a fine example of such facilities which were often constructed at American air stations close to combat zo... More
Town of Chisana, Women's Jail, Chisana, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-18 Survey number: HABS AK-9-C Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction
Town of Chisana, Women's Jail, Chisana, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-18 Survey number: HABS AK-9-C Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...
Public domain photograph of building construction site, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dinner time on the steamer bound for Alaska
Large group of prospectors with sandwiches and tin mugs. Stereo copyrighted by Whiting Bros. (The Whiting View Co.). No. 1869. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings:... More
Holy Cross Mission on the Yukon, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collectio...
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
Pearson Cabin, near Toklat River, Cantwell, Denali Borough, AK
Significance: Built by Ranger Grant Pearson, who became the park superintendent in 1949, and Ranger Lee Swesher, this is the oldest (and possibly the only extant) patrol cabin built totally by park rangers. Bu... More
St. Jacob Russian Orthodox Church, Napaskiak, Bethel Census Area, AK
Significance: The vitality of the Russian Orthodox religion among the Eskimos is illustrated by recent church buildings such as this. The main block of the church is 40'-2" x 68'-1", with a 20' x 12' vestibule.... More
U.S.R.C. "Bear" and S.S. "Corwin" - Roadstead, Nome, Alaska - Frank G....
Copyright by Lomen Bros., Nome. No. 996. Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
Frank Slaven Roadhouse, Yukon River at Coal Creek, Circle, Yukon-Koyuk...
Significance: The Frank Slaven Roadhouse was built in about 1930 to take advantage of traffic along the Yukon River, as well as up Coal Creek, where there was an active mining district in the 1930s. Like many ... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Anti-Aircraft Training...
Significance: Constructed during World War II as part of the military presence in the Aleutian Islands. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS AK-34-BB Building/... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Anti-Aircraft Training...
Significance: Constructed during World War II as part of the military presence in the Aleutian Islands. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS AK-34-BB Building/... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Anti-Aircraft Training...
Significance: Constructed during World War II as part of the military presence in the Aleutian Islands. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS AK-34-BB Building/... More
Saints Sergius & Herman of Valaam Russian Orthodox Chapel, Father Gera...
Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Saints Sergius & Herman of Valaam Russian Orthodox Chapel, Father Gera...
Public domain photograph of living room, apartment, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
James Taylor Dog Barn, Yukon River, Opposite 4th 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-B Building/structure dates: ca. 1924- ca. 1929 Initial Construction
Boswell Bay White Alice Site, Radio Relay Building, Chugach National F...
Significance: This structure is part of the Boswell Bay White Alice Station, which was a component of the detection and communication system bridging the North American continent and directly related to the DEW... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Warehouse, Unalaska, A...
Significance: This is representative of the many warehouses constructed on naval bases throughout the U.S. and her territories, providing storage space for materials contributing to the war effort. Unprocessed... More
Fourth Avenue Theatre, 630 West Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, Anchorage, A...
Significance: Constructed during a period of growth and transition in the community, this building represents the transition from frame structures to the larger and more solid forms of modern architecture. Cap... More
Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church, Rectory, Mission & Overland S...
Significance: The oldest building on the Kenai Peninsula, the rectory was constructed in 1882 as part of a campaign to improve the housing of Russian Orthodox priests. The wood-shingled building is constructed... More
Chisana Trail, Solo Mountain Shelter Cabin, Chisana, Valdez-Cordova Ce...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-2 Survey number: HABS AK-10-A
Chisana Trail, Solo Mountain Shelter Cabin, Chisana, Valdez-Cordova Ce...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-2 Survey number: HABS AK-10-A
Chisana Trail, Solo Mountain Shelter Cabin, Chisana, Valdez-Cordova Ce...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-2 Survey number: HABS AK-10-A
Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields, Nome, Nome Census Area, AK
Survey number: HAER AK-3 Building/structure dates: 1922 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1941 Subsequent Work
Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields, Nome, Nome Census Area, AK
Survey number: HAER AK-3 Building/structure dates: 1922 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1941 Subsequent Work
James Taylor Shed, Yukon River, Opposite 4th of July Creek, Eagle, Sou...
See HABS No. AK-41 for data & fieldnotes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 Survey number: HABS AK-41-A Building/structure dates: 1924 Initial Construction
Town of Chisana, First N. P. Nelson Cabin, Chisana, Valdez-Cordova Cen...
Survey number: HABS AK-9-I Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction
Russian Orthodox Church, Savonoski-Abandon City, King Salmon, Bristol ...
Significance: A number of Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. Unusual sawtooth ornament over the windows, reminiscent of Russian church decoration, ... More
Cape Spencer Lighthouse, Hoist House
Survey number: HAER AK-24-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Station, Fuel Pier, Womens Bay, St. Paul Harbor, Kodi...
Significance: World War II tender and tanker pier Survey number: HABS AK-48-D
Iditarod Trail Shelter Cabins, Knik Hall, Knik, Matanuska-Susitna Boro...
Survey number: HABS AK-5-F Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Iditarod Trail Shelter Cabins, Knik Hall, Knik, Matanuska-Susitna Boro...
Survey number: HABS AK-5-F Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Indian children and mother at entrance of tent, Alaska - Frank G. Carp...
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Photo by Johnson. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Seldovia, Kenai Peninsula Boroug...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. One of the older ones, the church in Seldovia features a square cupola over t... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska, Aleutian Isl...
Significance: Dutch Harbor and Fort Mears Naval Operating Base served as the main base for the American presence in the Aleutian Islands during World War II and received the most serious air attack on North Ame... More
City of Skagway, Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the borough was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HABS AK-15 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000943
City of Skagway, Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the borough was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HABS AK-15 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000943
City of Skagway, Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the borough was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HABS AK-15 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000943
City of Skagway, Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the borough was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HABS AK-15 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000943
City of Skagway, Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the borough was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HABS AK-15 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000943
City of Skagway, Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the borough was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HABS AK-15 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000943
City of Skagway, Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the borough was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HABS AK-15 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000943
City of Skagway, Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the borough was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HABS AK-15 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000943
Dow Ulen Cabin & Wind Generator, Koyukuk River at Wiseman Creek, Bettl...
Significance: E.J. Ulen purchased the "Williams Cabin" from Mary Williams on January 3, 1928 and sold it March 27, 1956 to his wife, Tishu. Mary Williams was Tishu's mother. See HABS No. AK-25. Survey number... More
Buying Alaskan Outfits, Seattle, Wash. - stereocsopic card
Dog team hitched to wagon advertising Alaska outfits: Group of men standing. Stereo copyrighted by Whiting Bros. No. 1373. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions.... More
City of Ketchikan, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-120 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, Eklutna, Anchorage...
Significance: One of the older Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Eklutna church features simple log construction and a straightforward form, with nave and sanctuary incorporated into one gable-roofed blo... More
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Churches, Old Church, Eklutna, Anchorage...
Significance: One of the older Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Eklutna church features simple log construction and a straightforward form, with nave and sanctuary incorporated into one gable-roofed blo... More
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Churches, Old Church, Eklutna, Anchorage...
Significance: One of the older Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Eklutna church features simple log construction and a straightforward form, with nave and sanctuary incorporated into one gable-roofed blo... More
Barge of cattle Yukon River, 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.
U.S. Post Office inspector on his trip through Alaska
Inspector John Philip Clum on back of mule in front of tent, and three men in background. 36213 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by B.L. Singley. No. 9193; no. 1.
Holy Cross Mission on the Yukon - 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.
Mount McKinley Headquarters, Warehouse, Cantwell, Denali Borough, AK
Significance: This building is among the oldest extant in Headquarters District. Unlike most buildings in the park, it retained its original intended use (and historic name) for over fifty years. The entire b... More
Petersburg Office & Garage, 107 Fram Street, Petersburg, Wrangell-Pete...
Significance: The Petersburh Forest Service Office and Garage is significant for its historical association with New Deal Relief Programs of the Great Depression and is representative of the involvement of the ... More
Town of Chisana, U.S. Commissioner's Residence, Chisana, Valdez-Cordov...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-18 Survey number: HABS AK-9-B Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction
U.S. Post Office & Courthouse, Second Street, Cordova, Valdez-Cordova ...
Survey number: HABS AK-157 Public domain photograph of a post office building, postal service, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Equipment Garage & Machine Shop, Haul Road, Saint Paul, Aleutians West...
Survey number: HABS AK-214 Public domain photograph - historical image of Minnesota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Equipment Garage & Machine Shop, Haul Road, Saint Paul, Aleutians West...
Survey number: HABS AK-214 Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Civilian Contractor`s ...
Significance: This was built to house employees of Siems Drake Puget Sound, the contractor that undertook construction on the navy and army installations between 1940 and 1943. The building is typical of enlis... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Civilian Contractor`s ...
Significance: This was built to house employees of Siems Drake Puget Sound, the contractor that undertook construction on the navy and army installations between 1940 and 1943. The building is typical of enlis... More
McDermott Cabin, Town of Dyea (historical town site), Skagway, Skagway...
STORED OFF SITE AND 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: It is temporarily located on the Natio... More
Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble., Alaska
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Joint Command Post, Un...
Significance: As the center for the facilitation of administrative cooperation between the army and navy at Dutch Harbor, this building is representative of the many structures on American bases promoting coope... More
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Wood & Machine Shop, U.S. Coast Guard Sta...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-G National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Wood & Machine Shop, U.S. Coast Guard Sta...
Survey number: HABS AK-47-G National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002731
Dyea Dock & Association (Ruins), Skagway, Skagway, AK
This survey was originally located in the Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The name of the county was changed to Skagway. Survey number: HAER AK-38
Mount McKinley Headquarters, Garage & Repair Shop, Cantwell, Denali Bo...
Significance: Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps; the substantial appearance and large scale of the two-story concrete building helped fully establish and define the utility area at headquarters. Survey ... More
Valdez Summit, 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.
Northern Commercial Company, Warehouse, 220 Front Street, Eagle, South...
Significance: Located on the bank of the Yukon River which permitted stern wheelers to dock immediately alongside the buildings. Survey number: HABS AK-7-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000919
Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church, Kodiak Island, Old Harbor, Kodia...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. This 1953 church, although somewhat lower and wider in proportions than earli... More
Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Aircraft Engine Test Building, Fifth Stre...
Significance: Of three naval bases in Alaska in World War II this base included repair facilities for naval aircraft. The naval station had the capability for the major overhaul of twenty engines per month and... More
Copper River & Northwest Railroad, Million Dollar Bridge, Spanning Cop...
Significance: One of two "impossible bridges" across the Copper R., one of unprecedented size and strength, built across the faces of two glaciers and key to the success of the CR&NWRR, which was to be the All ... More
Copper River & Northwest Railroad, Million Dollar Bridge, Spanning Cop...
Significance: One of two "impossible bridges" across the Copper R., one of unprecedented size and strength, built across the faces of two glaciers and key to the success of the CR&NWRR, which was to be the All ... More
Chief Kashakes' House, Mile 2.5 South Tongass Highway, Saxman, Ketchik...
The text on the sheet #1 incorrectly identifies Chief Kashakes' tribal membership. He was of the Eagle (not Raven) Moiety. Significance: In 1878 the Presbyterian Home Mission Society established its first missi... More
Wickersham House, 213 Seventh Street, Juneau, Juneau Borough, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-111 Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description