[Two Girls Café with crowd of children and 4 women outside in snow.] Verso: "The First Out of Doors Xmas Tree in Alaska – Xmas 1915” "Two Girls out of Doors Christmas Tree Anchorage Alaska" Sydney Laurence signature on front
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
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
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asl.historical@alaska.gov