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Each Year it's Enjoyed by All of Anchorage
See the Beautiful Site Summit Star, a Surprise Gift to Anchorage, Alaska by Michael R Dougherty
Discover the history of what has become an Anchorage icon in this edition of Alaska Stories.
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Anchorage Alaska History and Facts
This is a treasure trove of wonderful Anchorage Alaska History and Facts.
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It All Started with the Klondike Gold Rush
Meet the Shrewd, Ruthless Man who Founded Fairbanks, Alaska by Michael R Dougherty
Did you know that Fairbanks was founded because of a series of mishaps? And that it got its name following a conversation with a judge?
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Anchorage Memories Store
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
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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Anchorage Alaska Earthquake in 1964
Gripping stories from people who survived the Anchorage Alaska Earthquake in 1964.
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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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