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Sitka – First Alaska Pioneers’ Home. (#353), 1913 - 1932

 Item — Box: PCA 14-1
Identifier: PCA 14-204

Scope and Contents

Built in 1891 as barracks for U.S. Marines station at Sitka. Building placed in commission January 15, 1892. The Marines left Sitka in 1912 and in 1913 the building, with adjacent support buildings, was turned over to the Territory of Alaska. On July 25, 1913, it opened its doors as Alaska Pioneers Home. Torn down in 1932 when construction of present Home building was started.

Dates

  • 1913 - 1932

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available for viewing, however, the photographs may not be photocopied.

Extent

1 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository

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