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Alaska Stories

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Alaska Stories brings you Alaska history, facts, and the pioneers who settled the Great Land. It's FREE.

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Alaskan Earthquake No Place to Hide

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In Alaskan Earthquake No Place to Hide, you'll experience the 1964 quake through the eyes of an Anchorage teen.

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Ron Moore 1964 Earthquake Memories

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Anchorage radio DJ Ron Moore 1964 Earthquake Memories begiins in the studios of KFQD radio when the Good Friday quake first hit Alaska.

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Through the Eyes of a 7 Year Old

It was Good Friday, March 27, 1964. At the time, I was known as Ramona Ore'. I would also be known as Mona Talley and Mona Helgesen. I had gotten new

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Anchorage Alaska Earthquake in 1964

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Gripping stories from people who survived the Anchorage Alaska Earthquake in 1964.

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I Remember 64

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I remember 64 tells the story of the 1964 earthquake in the Turnagain area of Anchorage, Alaska

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I Survived the 1964 Earthquake Inside the 4th Avenue Theatre

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A young girl survived the 1964 Alaska earthquake inside a downtown movie theatre.

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History of Anchorage Alaska - Anchorage Memories

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How much do you know about the History of Anchorage Alaska? Did you know it began as a tent city?

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Interesting Facts About Anchorage Alaska - Anchorage Memories

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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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The Rabbit Hutch, HofBrau, Oriental Gardens

We mostly lived on the south side of Anchorage, and ate many times at the Rabbit Hutch. Carlos (of the closed Carol Mexican Restaurant) made the best

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Anchorage Alaska History and Facts

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This is a treasure trove of wonderful Anchorage Alaska History and Facts.

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Anchorage Memories Store

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Did you know? Your Anchorage Memories Store is filled with wonderful stories and e-books you'll love.

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Alaska eBooks - Anchorage Memories

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You'll love these one-of-a-kind Alaska eBooks that bring the history, wonder, and humor of the 49th state right to you.

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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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