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524 West Fourth Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 276 4118 http://www.anchorage.net |
Uniquely Alaskan, this log cabin with its grass-covered roof houses the largest variety of visitor brochures, free guides and information in Anchorage. Stop in and visit with its mostly senior volunteer staff. With an informative Web site and free magazine style visitor's guide (it can be mailed on request), this place makes it possible for you to plan your entire trip before you get here. The charming building is surrounded by a flowering park, and has a notable post listing the mileage to many international cities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Historical stay |
330 East Street Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 272 4553 / +1 800 544 0988 http://www.historicanchorageho... |
Completely restored in 1994, and built in 1916 it has housed visitors such as Will Rogers and Alaskan painter Sydney Laurence. Despite regular updates and modernizations it continues to look much as it did when first built. The first floor contains the lobby, with a fireplace, historical pictures, a gift shop and Rumrunner's Old Towne Bar. The two other floors hold guest rooms. Tastefully decorated with pastel colors, the suites include kitchenettes as well as French-styled cabinet doors. Rates vary seasonally. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The first seat of government |
524 W 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 276 4118 |
With free summer concerts held in front of the building at noon (Wednesday's & Friday's) and the Log Cabin Visitor's Center just next door, this old City Hall is frequently bustling with activity. Housing the office of the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau, the building, originally built in 1936, is a two-story structure that served as the city's first government seat. The lobby holds a permanent exhibition of photographs and artifacts of early Anchorage. It is open year round. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Visited by Pope John Paul II |
811 West 6th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 274 4732 http://www.geocities.com/~tech... |
This structure was moved in the 1920s from the tiny city of Knik, by horse and sleigh, 57 miles south to Anchorage. Church members began adding to the building (late 30s), but were interrupted by the war and did not complete its construction until 1952. A statue of a praying saint and a plaque commemorating Pope John Paul II's visit in 1981 are in front of this Cathedral. During the Pope's stay, he held a Mass attended by 50,000 people at the nearby park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early commerce building |
500 West Fifth Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 272 5333 |
Built in 1915, this was the first multi-story building built, and filled with early commerce. Providing one of the earliest stores, Kimball's stocked the items necessary for the flood of Tent City residents who were moving into their own, more permanent homes. Della Kimball, daughter of the pioneer, was 12 years old when her father opened the store and is one of the pioneers who rests in the Anchorage Memorial Cemetery. There is no admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of Anchorage's first mayor |
605 West 2nd Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 279 1917 / +1 888 279 1225 |
This place was built by and named after the first elected mayor of Anchorage. As the town's official pharmacist, lawyer and judge, he was kept quite busy until his appointment as Mayor of Anchorage in 1920. He led the city for three terms in total. One-and-a-half stories of this house are currently home to The Alaska Holidays Bed & Breakfast. There is no charge for viewing the outside of this building; inside admission is at the owner's discretion. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the walking tour |
654 West Third Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 261 7820 http://www.nara.gov/regional/a... |
One of only 12 nationwide archives of this kind, this building stores extensive records belonging to the Federal government. Holding more than 50,000 records in the collection in addition to the original federal documents that provided statehood for Alaska, this is the depository for the retired records of the federal agencies and courts of Alaska. Aides are available to assist the public in locating records of interest to them. Genealogy and listings of public programs are available for perusal both through the depository and via the Internet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic home and park |
420 M St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 274 2336 http://alaskan.com/akencinfo/o... |
Part of the Anchorage walking tour, this house (circa 1915) was built by the self-proclaimed "18th person" to walk into Anchorage, Oscar Anderson. Restored in 1982, it is open for guided tours Memorial Day to Labor Day (approximately May 27-September 2). Get a glimpse of the life style of the Anderson's, and learn more about the early history of Anchorage (1915-1925). The home is directly adjacent to the paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that follows the Inlet. Admission: Adults USD2; seniors USD1; children USD1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the historic register |
437 East Third Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 258 7544 |
Built in 1915, this one room schoolhouse served children of every age and grade as Anchorage's first source of education when the city began. Now, it is used as a meeting place for organizations such as the Green Political Party and the Anchorage Garden Club. The schoolhouse has been hosting Tango and other Latino dance classes here. Locating this place should post no problem— it is just around the corner from the Days Inn. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical monument |
18625 New Seward Highway Anchorage, AK 99587 United States +1 907 345 5014 |
Built in 1929, this building housed the workers that serviced the nearby sections of the Alaska Railroad. In 1979, the National Register claimed it as a Historic Place and now it hosts the Chugach State Park Headquarters. Check out the Alaskan Railroad car in the yard. Recently remodelled to to house the Kenai Visitor's Center, don't be surprised if you hear the train's engine roar as the working Alaskan Railroad passes by on nearby tracks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest structure in municipality |
Mile 26 Glenn Highway Anchorage, AK United States +1 907 688 6026 |
A blue, onion-shaped globe tops this small, wooden historic building. It was built in the 1830s marking a site that has had constant Athabascan presence since at least 1652 (though oral tradition has it that the settlement dates back more than 1000 years). Many of the original icons remain in this church although services are conducted next door in a new church built in the 1960s. This church is set inside the Eklutna Historical Park and is part of a continuing exhibit. Eklutna still celebrates the Russian Christmas, 12 days after December 25. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History preserved |
531 West Fourth Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 272 8581 |
Directly across from the Log Cabin Visitor's Center, Alaska's largest photograph shop offers 60 years of collected Alaska color slides, movies, photographs and postcards for purchase. A resident reindeer provides you with a photo opportunity you are not likely to forget! Part of the historic registry, this 1921 building has its original pressed-tin ceiling. This shop is one of the largest resale outlets for Alaskan jade and it is available by the pound or by the ton. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fully Restored Historic Home |
420 M Street Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 274 2336 |
See Anchorage as it was in 1915, with a tour that explores Anchorage's first privately-owned wood-built home. The one-hour tour is led by volunteers and covers Anchorage's early history. You will enjoy viewing the framed photos and open journals, as well as displays of period pieces and clothing still in place throughout the home. The Anderson family donated the home to the municipality in 1976, and these tours are hosted annually on the first two weekends of December. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic structure |
400 D St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 274 4063 |
Originally built in 1915, this award-winning building has the only corner turret found in Anchorage. It was constructed by an early civic leader, A.J. Wendler. Each year, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins in front of this building; the starting point is marked by a large bronze sled dog. This building has been occupied for the past 18 years by "One People," a co-op that enables indigenous people worldwide to be self-sufficient by providing a sales outlet for their endangered arts and crafts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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