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[?] of the Cross. Later iconostasis 50 years old, Jerusalem.

[?] of the Cross. Later iconostasis 50 years old, Jerusalem.

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Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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

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

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 326 Fifth Street, Juneau, Juneau Borough, AK

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 Borough, AK

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 Churches, Old Church, Eklutna, Anchorage, AK

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

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

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain photograph of church building, Christianity, religious architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 326 Fifth Street, Juneau, Juneau Borough, AK

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 Borough, AK

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

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

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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

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

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Churches, Old Church, Eklutna, Anchorage, AK

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, AK

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, AK

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

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

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

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 326 Fifth Street, Juneau, Juneau Borough, AK

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

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 326 Fifth Street, Juneau, Juneau Borough, AK

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

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

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain photograph of church building, Christianity, religious architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Carved wood wall and doors, possibly an iconostasis, in the Coptic Church of Saint Barbara, Cairo]

[Carved wood wall and doors, possibly an iconostasis, in the Coptic Ch...

Bonfils. (statement of responsibility) Title devised by library staff. No known restrictions on publication in the U.S. Use elsewhere may be restricted by other countries' laws. For general information see "Cop... More

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Church Street, Saint Paul, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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, Aleutians West Census Area, AK

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

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Churches, Old Church, Eklutna, Anchorage, AK

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

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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

Russian Bishop's House, 501 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

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. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 326 Fifth Street, Juneau, Juneau Borough, AK

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 Borough, AK

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 Borough, AK

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

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

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Saint Michael's Cathedral, Lincoln Street, Sitka, Sitka Borough, AK

Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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