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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

Cordova Earthquake Story New BG Larg

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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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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I Remember 64

Earthquake Turnagain Marvin Mardock

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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