Grand Ball held in Honor of the Opening of the Alaska Labor Union Temple. Anchorage, Alaska, Dec. 23d 1916. Sydney Laurence [Large crowd of well-dressed men, women, and children in large room with mezzanine supported by poles or rods from the ceiling. Lots of signs on side of mezzanine: Knik River, Goose Bay, Little Susitna, Wassalla, etc.]
Scope and Contents
The black and white photographs in this collection are primarily of the construction of the city of Anchorage in approximately 1915-1916. Many of the photos bear the name of the photographer – Pyatt. Many businesses of that era are recognizable by their signage, including Brown and Hawkins; Polley Bros. General Store; Mrs. Tillman’s Ladies Furnishings; Baxter’s Magazines; Terminal Transportation Co. Two Girls Cafe; Skookum Johnson’s Restaurant and Lodgings and many others. An early Anchorage municipal building is featured. A July 4th, 1915, parade is documented, along with public speaking in front of veterans groups including veterans of the Spanish-American War and surviving members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Dates
- 1915-1916
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is unrestricted.
Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
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asl.historical@alaska.gov