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This booted and overalled young man is an Aleut. He clearly shows his kinship with the people of Asia

This booted and overalled young man is an Aleut. He clearly shows his ...

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A train of bombs drops from United States Army Air forces plane on territory in the Aleutians held by the Japanese. Our fighting forces harass the enemy at this important outpost daily

A train of bombs drops from United States Army Air forces plane on ter...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Apartment Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Ap...

Significance: Built as a six-family apartment building for personnel at the NRS, the Tudor revival stylistic overtones make it an outstanding example of military architecture. Reputedly the only brick building... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Apartment Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Ap...

Significance: Built as a six-family apartment building for personnel at the NRS, the Tudor revival stylistic overtones make it an outstanding example of military architecture. Reputedly the only brick building... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Apartment Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Ap...

Significance: Built as a six-family apartment building for personnel at the NRS, the Tudor revival stylistic overtones make it an outstanding example of military architecture. Reputedly the only brick building... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Bombsight & Utility Shop, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Air Operations Administration Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Air Operations Adminis...

Significance: This was built to monitor and direct air traffic, playing an integral role in the operation of the naval air station. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-17 Survey numb... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Air Operations Administration Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Air Operations Adminis...

Significance: This was built to monitor and direct air traffic, playing an integral role in the operation of the naval air station. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-17 Survey numb... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Administration Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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 Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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, Unalaska Valley Cantonment Cabana Colony, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska Valley Canton...

Significance: This training area was established in preparation for the invasion of Kiska. 1,000 casuals were trained here in techniques to combat Aleutian terrain and climate. They formed a composite regimen... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Civilian Contractor`s Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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, Joint Command Post, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Joint Command Post, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

A train of bombs drops from United States Army Air Forces plane on territory in the Aleutians held by the Japanese. Our fighting forces harass the enemy at this important outpost daily

A train of bombs drops from United States Army Air Forces plane on ter...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Morris Cove Quonset Huts, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Morris Cove Quonset Hu...

Significance: Part of the Iron Ring, a tactical land defense system that consisted of a semi-circle of infantry to protect Unalaska from Japanese invaders. Survey number: HABS AK-34-JJ Building/structure date... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church & Bishop's House, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church & Bishop's House, Unalaska Isla...

Significance: These are the most outstanding reflections of a Russian heritage that has permeated the Aleutian Chain from 1750. The cruciform style Church is the oldest of its kind in Alaska. The site was a s... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Apartment Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Ap...

Significance: Built as a six-family apartment building for personnel at the NRS, the Tudor revival stylistic overtones make it an outstanding example of military architecture. Reputedly the only brick building... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Apartment Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Ap...

Significance: Built as a six-family apartment building for personnel at the NRS, the Tudor revival stylistic overtones make it an outstanding example of military architecture. Reputedly the only brick building... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pyramid Valley Hospital Area, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Mount Ballyhoo Garrison Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Mount Ballyhoo Garriso...

Significance: Built to conform to Standard Constructing Quartermaster plans for mobilization-type infantry garrisons, the wood frame buildings were closely spaces, the barracks having two-stories and others one... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Margaret Bay Cantonment Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Administration Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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, Aerology Operations Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Aerology Operations Bu...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Assembly Complex, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Assembly Complex, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Assembly Complex, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Anti-Aircraft Training Center & Shop, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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, Warehouse, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Fort Randall, Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, Northeast of intersection of California Boulevard & Nurse Drive, Cold Bay, Aleutian Islands, AK

Fort Randall, Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, Northeast of intersection of Cal...

Significance: Part of the naval facilities at Fort Randall, this 1942 Quonset hut served as the neuro-psychiatric ward of the World War II dispersed hospital complex there. In 1984 it was the last surviving ex... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

The population of the Aleutians, which is sparse, consists mainly of Aleuts and a few Russian and Russian-Aleut types. The Aleuts are a mongoloid people and are quite distinct from the Eskimo. Even in the cold, foggy Aleutians, youngsters like to go barefoot, as this picture shows. The Aleuts are under the protection of Interior Department's Office of Indian Affairs

The population of the Aleutians, which is sparse, consists mainly of A...

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Attu, Aleutian Island, June 4, 1943. Soldiers hurling their trench mortar shells over a ridge into a Japanese position

Attu, Aleutian Island, June 4, 1943. Soldiers hurling their trench mor...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Ulakta Head Fixed Defense Battery Command Post No. 1, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Ulakta Head Fixed Defe...

Significance: Jointly operated by the Army and the Navy, this installation served part of the need for coastal defense. Following the Japanese raids of June 1942, the belief was prevalent that Japan would inva... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pyramid Valley Hospital Area, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Headquarters Area Recreation Hall & Theater, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Bombsight & Utility Shop, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Margaret Bay Cantonment Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Administration Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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 Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Joint Command Post, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Powerhouse, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Po...

Significance: The Powerhouse generated power for the Naval Radio Station and housed the transmitter. It represents a fine example of a radio transmitter and generator facility built by the navy between the wor... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pacific Hut, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pacific Hut, Unalaska,...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pacific Hut, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pacific Hut, Unalaska,...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pacific Hut, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pacific Hut, Unalaska,...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

[Ship, GEORGE W. ELDER, in ice on bay with mountains behind, Alaska or the Aleutian Islands]

[Ship, GEORGE W. ELDER, in ice on bay with mountains behind, Alaska or...

Photoprint by Edward S. Curtis. Copyrighted by E.H. Harriman. No. X261. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Ships.

Attu, Aleutian Islands. Landing boats pouring soldiers and their equipment onto the beach at Massacre Bay. This is the Southern landing force

Attu, Aleutian Islands. Landing boats pouring soldiers and their equip...

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Attu, Aleutian Island, June 4, 1943. Soldiers hurling their trench mortar shells over a ridge into a Japanese position

Attu, Aleutian Island, June 4, 1943. Soldiers hurling their trench mor...

Image source: U.S. Navy. Title and other information from file print. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Apartment Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Naval Radio Station Ap...

Significance: Built as a six-family apartment building for personnel at the NRS, the Tudor revival stylistic overtones make it an outstanding example of military architecture. Reputedly the only brick building... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Base Marine Railway Ship Repair Shed, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Powerhouse, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Powerhouse, Unalaska, ...

Significance: The Powerhouse generated electricity for the Base through oil-fired steam powered engines. Designed to withstand the impact of a direct hit from a 500-pound bomb, the building is an outstanding e... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Hill 400 Fixed Defense Battery Command Post, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Hill 400 Fixed Defense...

Significance: Part of the coastal defense system implemented after the Japanese attacks of June 1942 when an invasion was feared. Principal defenses were four 144mm. guns on Panama mounts which could fire in a... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Aerology Operations Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Aerology Operations Bu...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Aerology Operations Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Aerology Operations Bu...

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, Torpedo Assembly Complex, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska Valley Cantonment Cabana Colony, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska Valley Canton...

Significance: This training area was established in preparation for the invasion of Kiska. 1,000 casuals were trained here in techniques to combat Aleutian terrain and climate. They formed a composite regimen... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Fort Randall, Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, Northeast of intersection of California Boulevard & Nurse Drive, Cold Bay, Aleutian Islands, AK

Fort Randall, Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, Northeast of intersection of Cal...

Significance: Part of the naval facilities at Fort Randall, this 1942 Quonset hut served as the neuro-psychiatric ward of the World War II dispersed hospital complex there. In 1984 it was the last surviving ex... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Chaplain Jesse H. Crosset officiates at a military funeral on the island. Here atop a hill are the remains of the seven soldiers, mainly pilots who lost their lives in action against the Japs. Alaska

Chaplain Jesse H. Crosset officiates at a military funeral on the isla...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Bombsight & Utility Shop, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Beer Hall, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Beer Hall, Unalaska, A...

Significance: This is a fine example of a building with recreational use, constructed to foster morale and represents an effort to provide rest and relaxation to naval personnel stationed on the isolated bases ... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Mount Ballyhoo Garrison Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Mount Ballyhoo Garriso...

Significance: Built to conform to Standard Constructing Quartermaster plans for mobilization-type infantry garrisons, the wood frame buildings were closely spaces, the barracks having two-stories and others one... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Mount Ballyhoo Garrison Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Mount Ballyhoo Garriso...

Significance: Built to conform to Standard Constructing Quartermaster plans for mobilization-type infantry garrisons, the wood frame buildings were closely spaces, the barracks having two-stories and others one... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Powerhouse, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Powerhouse, Unalaska, ...

Significance: The Powerhouse generated electricity for the Base through oil-fired steam powered engines. Designed to withstand the impact of a direct hit from a 500-pound bomb, the building is an outstanding e... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Powerhouse, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Powerhouse, Unalaska, ...

Significance: The Powerhouse generated electricity for the Base through oil-fired steam powered engines. Designed to withstand the impact of a direct hit from a 500-pound bomb, the building is an outstanding e... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Margaret Bay Cantonment Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Margaret Bay Cantonment Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Administration Building, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Ulakta Head Fixed Defense Battery Command Post No. 2, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Ulakta Head Fixed Defe...

Significance: Jointly operated by the Army and the Navy, this installation served part of the need for coastal defense. Following the Japanese raids of June 1942, the belief was prevalent that Japan would inva... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Warehouse, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, Unalaska Island, Unalaska, Ale...

Significance: One of the oldest Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska, the Holy Ascension Church of 1894 has a cruciform plan but a hip-roofed nave that emphasizes its squareness. Featuring three altars, this ch... More

Bleak, mountainous Attu had a population of only about forty people prior to the Japanese invasion. As yet there has been no word as to what happened to these people when the Japanese took over. This is a picture of Attu village situated on Chichagof harbour where much of the recent fighting took place. The tundra, with which the slopes of the hills are covered, may look easy to traverse, but its depth, two or three feet, makes walking difficult and tiring. In June or July, according to experts of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, these slopes will be covered with flowers of which more than 100 different varieties may be found there

Bleak, mountainous Attu had a population of only about forty people pr...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Base Marine Railway Ship Repair Shed, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Base Marine Railway Ship Repair Shed, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Ulakta Head Fixed Defense Installation Magazine, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Ulakta Head Fixed Defe...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Headquarters Area Recreation Hall & Theater, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Headquarters Area Recreation Hall & Theater, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Torpedo Bombsight & Utility Shop, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

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

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Stockade, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Stockade, Unalaska, Al...

Significance: The Stockade houses American military personnel who had committed infractions. Although several Japanese prisoners were held briefly at Dutch Harbor, they were houses elsewhere. It is representa... More

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