Oakland Army Base, Post Headquarters Building, Alaska & Africa Streets...
Significance: Building 1 has served as the central administration building and headquarters for the Installation since 1942. Survey number: HAER CA-125-B Building/structure dates: 1942 Initial Construction
Mrs. Brandt's home, Fairbanks 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.
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
YMCA Gymnasium, 475 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
YMCA Gymnasium, 475 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
YMCA Gymnasium, 475 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
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YMCA Gymnasium, 475 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
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YMCA Gymnasium, 475 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
YMCA Gymnasium, 475 State Street, Skagway, Skagway, AK
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...
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, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a coal mine, industrial facility, mining industry, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Ulakta Head Fixed Defe...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Russian-American Company, Building No. 29, 202-206 Lincoln Street, Sit...
Significance: Building No. 29 is one of only four buildings of Russian construction known to survive in the Western Hemisphere. It was built in the Russian American capitol of New Archangel (now Sitka), the ce... More
Russian-American Company, Building No. 29, 202-206 Lincoln Street, Sit...
Significance: Building No. 29 is one of only four buildings of Russian construction known to survive in the Western Hemisphere. It was built in the Russian American capitol of New Archangel (now Sitka), the ce... More
Nativity of the Holy Theotokos Russian Orthodox Church, Afognak, Kodia...
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. Erected at the turn of the century, the Nativity of the Holy Theotokos Russia... More
Copper River & Northwestern Railroad, Gilahina Bridge, Mile 28.5, McCa...
Significance: Part of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway route, this bridge illustrates the ingenuity and drive of the railroad builders. Built during the winter of 1911 in only eleven days, this 180 fo... 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
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
M/V Husky II, Seldovia Harbor, Seldovia, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Significance: USS LCI(L)-653 was one of over 900 large infantry landing craft built in the United States during World War II. The U.S. Navy designed these ocean-going troop transports at the instigation of the... More
Gus Larson Cabin, Koyukuk River at Wiseman Creek, Bettles Vicinity, Wi...
Significance: Built by Gus Larson, the cabin was occupied during the 1940's by an individual known as George Magloss or Manglass and was referred to as the "Greek's cabin." It was late owned by Fred Terrel who... More
Gus Larson Cabin, Koyukuk River at Wiseman Creek, Bettles Vicinity, Wi...
Significance: Built by Gus Larson, the cabin was occupied during the 1940's by an individual known as George Magloss or Manglass and was referred to as the "Greek's cabin." It was late owned by Fred Terrel who... 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
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 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
Kake Salmon Cannery, Totem Pole, Kake, Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area...
Survey number: HAER AK-26-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97001677
Kake Salmon Cannery, Totem Pole, Kake, Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area...
Survey number: HAER AK-26-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97001677
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
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
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
Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK
Significance: The Russian Bishop's House is one of only three buildings constructed during the Russian period that remain in Alaska. The log construction, low hipped roof, and stairways in end galleries are al... 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
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
Ed Biederman Fish Camp, Boat, Yukon River, Eagle, Southeast Fairbanks ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Mount McKinley Headquarters, Employee Residence, Cantwell, Denali Boro...
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Rectory, 326 Fifth Street, Junea...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2004 Survey number: HABS AK-59-A
Village of Ninilchik, Ninilchik, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Survey number: HABS AK-97 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 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
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
Visitor Center, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK
Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, 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.
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
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
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
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
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
Pat O'Connell Cabin, 330 Mekiana Road, Anaktuvuk Pass, North Slope Bor...
Survey number: HABS AK-197 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.
Caption: Thrilling rescue of the child and headlong fall of the villain into the depths of Chilkoot Canon [sic]. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y.-no. 7866. F... 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
James Minano Cabin, Slate Creek at Koyukuk River, Bettles Vicinity, Co...
Significance: Although prospectors had begun venturing up the Koyukuk River by the mid-1880s, the first surge of settlement in the region occurred with the overflow of Klondike stampeders in the late 1890s. By ... More
James Minano Cabin, Slate Creek at Koyukuk River, Bettles Vicinity, Co...
Significance: Although prospectors had begun venturing up the Koyukuk River by the mid-1880s, the first surge of settlement in the region occurred with the overflow of Klondike stampeders in the late 1890s. By ... More
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...
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, 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
Saints Sergius & Herman of Valaam Russian Orthodox Chapel, Father Gera...
Significance: This monk's cell, still with original furnishings, serves as a vivid illustration of the apostolic life of Fr. Gerasim. This one-story, wood-framed building is clad with wood shingles and board-an... 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
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Humpy Cove Magazine, U...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
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...
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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