Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Ascension, Unalaska, Alaska, circa 1900

PH Coll 492.25 Nome, Alaska is one of the state's oldest cities and was incorporated on April 9, 1901. The city experienced a population boom in 1898 and 1899 when gold was discovered on nearby Anvil Creek. In 1934 Nome suffered a disastrous fire and during World War II it was an important stop...

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Other Authors: University of Washington Libraries. Special Collections Division
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Orthodox churches > Alaska > Unalaska
Wooden buildings > Alaska > Unalaska
Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Ascension (Unalaska
Alaska)
Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church of America
Orthodox Eastern church buildings > Alaska > Unalaska
Wooden churches > Alaska > Unalaska
Unalaska (Alaska) > Buildings
structures
etc.
Anvil
Nome
Alaska
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/alaskawcanada/id/2579
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Summary:PH Coll 492.25 Nome, Alaska is one of the state's oldest cities and was incorporated on April 9, 1901. The city experienced a population boom in 1898 and 1899 when gold was discovered on nearby Anvil Creek. In 1934 Nome suffered a disastrous fire and during World War II it was an important stop for planes traveling to Russia for the Lend/Lease program. Today it is known for being the finish spot for the Iditarod sled-dog race.

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