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Cordova, Alaska. Oct. 1909., 1909-10

 Item — Box: PCA0124
Identifier: PCA0124-49

Scope and Contents

[Bird’s- eye view of the community]. (no. 206) [GC: Copy 1 is a print. Copy 2 is not a copy – it is an enlargement of a Hegg postcard. Statement typed on back not correct. Cordova (as pictured in this picture) did not exist when Rail Road work began. Fishing village of Eyak (“old” Cordova) did exist (to right of picture), Guggenheims didn’t buy it. To get access to deep water for Rail Road ship terminal, downtown moved around corner to present location of Cordova – “New” – Cordova.]

Dates

  • 1909-10

Extent

1 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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