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The Rich, Interesting History of Downtown Anchorage, Alaska

The Rich, Interesting History of Downtown Anchorage, Alaska by Michael R Dougherty

Do you know the history of some of downtown Anchorage's oldest businesses and buildings? The old Federal building, Stewart's Photo Shop and Kimball's Dry Goods. Enjoy Anchorage's rich history.

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My Mom Got Put in the Rondy Jail

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I was just a small boy when My Mom Got put in the Rondy Jail

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Fur Rondy Corn Dogs

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Yes, those Fur Rondy Corn Dogs are a treat on a cold winter's day.

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Marching in the Fur Rendezvous Parade

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Three things you had to worry about when you were marching in the Fur Rendezvous parade.

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Do You Know the Legend of Sleeping Lady Mountain?

The Epic Legend of the Beautiful Sleeping Lady Mountain by Michael R Dougherty

Do you know the legend of Sleeping Lady? Come along for a fanciful visit to Mount Susitna in this edition of Alaska Stories.

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Anchorage Alaska Restaurant Memories - Anchorage Memories

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You'll enjoy these Anchorage Alaska Restaurant memories in stories that will fill your heart. From burgers and fries to steaks and more.

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Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Memories

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What are your favorite Anchorage Fur Rendezvous memories?

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The Ghost Town on King Island, Alaska

The Fascinating, Surprising King Island, Alaska Ghost Town World of Ukivok by Michael R Dougherty

Have you ever heard of the King Island Ghost Town of Ukivok? You'll be astonished by the pictures and the story in this edition of Alaska Stories.

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Anchorage Memories

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This is a treasure trove of wonderful Anchorage, Alaska Memories.

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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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Cordova and the Great Alaskan Earthquake

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A true story of how a school teacher and his family rode out the 1964 earthquake in Cordova, Alaska.

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Nothing There but Acres of Soggy Land

The Popular Sears Mall was the First Mall in Anchorage by Michael R Dougherty

Do you remember Anchorage before it had a shopping mall? Do you remember when the Sears Mall first opened? Meet Larry Carr, the Mall's creator.

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The History of the Fur Rendezvous Winter Carnival

Anchorage, Alaska's World Famous, Pioneering, Fur Rendezvous Winter Carnival by Michael R Dougherty

Do you know how Anchorage's Fur Rendezvous got its start? It's now the world's biggest winter carnival.

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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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