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 Bas...
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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, Aerology Operations Bu...
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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Aerology Operations Bu...
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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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 & 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 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 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 Buildin...
Significance: This served as the administrative center of the Naval Operations Base and is representative of the many structures which served a similar function, both on this base and other American bases durin... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Administration Buildin...
Significance: This served as the administrative center of the Naval Operations Base and is representative of the many structures which served a similar function, both on this base and other American bases durin... More
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 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 ...
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, 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, 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
Dr. J. Ewing Mears - Public domain photograph, glass negative
A black and white photo of a man with a beard. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
MEARS, FREDERICK. 1ST LT., CAV., U.S.A. LEFT WITH WILLIAM C. EDES
Two men sitting at a table with papers. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 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 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 & 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 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 Buildin...
Significance: This served as the administrative center of the Naval Operations Base and is representative of the many structures which served a similar function, both on this base and other American bases durin... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Administration Buildin...
Significance: This served as the administrative center of the Naval Operations Base and is representative of the many structures which served a similar function, both on this base and other American bases durin... More
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...
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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 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,...
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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pacific Hut, Unalaska,...
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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Pacific Hut, Unalaska,...
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MEARS, FREDERICK. 1ST LT., CAV., U.S.A.
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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Margaret Bay Cantonmen...
Significance: Built according the Standard Constructing Quartermaster plans for mobilization-type buildings, this is representative of the many post office buildings erected on military bases throughout the U.S... More
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 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, 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, 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, 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 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 & 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, 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, 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, Ulakta Head Fixed Defe...
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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 Bu...
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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Aerology Operations Bu...
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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, 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, 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Bu...
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 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 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...
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, 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 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, Margaret Bay Cantonmen...
Significance: Built according the Standard Constructing Quartermaster plans for mobilization-type buildings, this is representative of the many post office buildings erected on military bases throughout the U.S... More
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 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 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, Ulakta Head Fixed Defe...
Significance: Two types of ammunition magazines were built on Alaskan bases during World War II: igloo and elephant. The igloo was a reinforced concrete shell covered with three feet of earth and camouflage. ... 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
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
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Ulakta Head Fixed Defe...
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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, Unala...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...
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, 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 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 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, Margaret Bay Cantonmen...
Significance: Built according to Standard Constructing Quartermaster plans for mobilization-type buildings, it is representative of the many theater buildings erected on military bases throughout the U.S. and h... More
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
At the new railroad left to right are: Mr. Edes, Frank G. Carpenter, L...
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, 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, 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 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 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 & 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, 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, 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
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, 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 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