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The Alaska Railroad Started Because of Coal in Alaska
The Fascinating Story of the Matanuska Coal Fields by Michael R Dougherty
Did you know that coal played an important part in the history of Alaska and Anchorage? You'll visit the Matanuska Coal Fields in this edition of Alaska Stories.
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Remember the Downtown Loussac Library?
This is the Remarkable Z.J. Loussac by Michael R Dougherty
Do you remember the ZJ Loussac Library in downtown Anchorage? ZJ Loussac was an outstanding Anchorage pioneer and this is his story.
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Get Some Milk and Cookies and Remember
Did You Watch These Popular Anchorage, Alaska Kid's TV Shows? by Michael R Dougherty
Do you remember the Mother Moose show, KoKo the KENI Klown, the Buckaroos, HiJinks, Romper Room and Through the Magic Window? You'll love this edition.
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What Were Some of Your Favorites?
Popular Anchorage, Alaska Restaurant Memories that will Make You Hungry by Michael R Dougherty
Take a look at some favorite restaurants in Anchorage. Some are only a memory.
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Remember These Streets?
A Fascinating Look at How they Named Anchorage, Alaska Streets by Michael R Dougherty
Meet some Anchorage pioneers, who's names were used on the streets of Alaska's largest city.
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Anchorage Pioneers
Meet the remarkable, fearless Anchorage Pioneers who built our town.
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Anchorage Memories Game Show
Join the fun and play the Anchorage Memories Game Show to see how much you know about Anchorage, Alaska.
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What Happened in Alaska on June 6, 1912?
A Powerful Explosion Created Alaska's Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes by Michael R Dougherty
It was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history, and it took place in Alaska.
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Remember the Coke Show with Ron Moore?
A Fascinating Treasure Chest of Coke Show Radio Memories by Michael R Dougherty
Do you remember the Coke Show with Ron Moore? Take a look at these fun Coke Show memories.
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It was Once a Thriving Community, now it's a Ghost Town
How Portage, Alaska Became a Ghost Town by Michael R Dougherty
And now a ghost forest surrounds what's left of the town.
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Interesting Facts About Anchorage Alaska - Anchorage Memories
What happened in 1914 that started it all? Interesting Facts About Anchorage Alaska take you from those humble beginnings as a rugged tent city, to today's modern town.
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History of Anchorage Alaska - Anchorage Memories
How much do you know about the History of Anchorage Alaska? Did you know it began as a tent city?
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Anchorage Alaska Videos
Remember the way we were as these Anchorage Alaska Videos tell heart-warming stories. You might see you!
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His Great Passion was Painting Alaska's Denali
This is Sydney Laurence, Alaska's Amazing Denali Artist by Michael R Dougherty
And the mountain that captured his heart
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The Fascinating Story of Alaska's Own Matanuska Maid Dairy
The Fascinating Story of Alaska's Own, Matanuska Maid Dairy by Michael R Dougherty
Did you know that a local high school student gave the dairy its name? And did you know that the Matanuska Maid had a name?
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