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4th Avenue Theatre Memories

4th avenue theatre memories

This ebook will bring back memories of the 4th Avenue Theatre that you haven't thought of in years.

And you'll discover who built this special theatre and how they created those wonderful murals. Plus much more.

From the Table of Contents:

  • It was our Movie Palace
  • Creation of the 4th Avenue Theatre
  • 4th Avenue Theatre, Hold the Butter

Instant Preview From “4th Avenue Theatre Memories”:

“It was the perfect place in Anchorage to see a movie.

Imagine the first time you went to see a movie at Anchorage's famed 4th Avenue Theater.

Just standing there on the sidewalk in front of the theatre, looking at the colorful posters showing you what was playing and what would be playing in the weeks and months to come, was fun.

And as you approached the box office to get your movie tickets, you knew you were about to enter a special place.”

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4th Avenue Theatre Memories

Only in Alaska

dynamite and the alaskan outhouse

A funny Alaskan story read by author Michael R Dougherty that takes you on an adventure in Girdwood, Alaska and the very beginning of what would become the world-famous, Double Musky Inn.

This is one of those “only in Alaska stories”.

Instant Preview From “Dynamite and the Alaskan Outhouse”:

“Suddenly, Julian popped up from behind the cover of the fallen log and frantically ran back into the outhouse, where the lit fuse of a stick of dynamite was about to set off an explosion.”

You won't believe what happened next.

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The Varsity Show
A FREE download

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You'll love this FREE memory-filled ebook.

With a foreword by Anchorage radio personality Ron Moore

A fun look back at the history of this special Anchorage television show that ran from 1959 to 1971.

Did you watch the show?

Did you dance on the show?

Or did you work on the show? You might find your name in this fun e-book.

From the Table of Contents:

  • Foreword by Ron Moore
  • The American Bandstand Connection
  • Celebrities and Local Bands
  • Varsity Show and Coke Show Memories

and so much more. PLUS, it's free.

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The Varsity Show





Spenard, Alaska

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Do you know how the town of Spenard got its name?

You probably already know that Spenard is… well, it's different.Anchorage Memories takes a look at Joe Spenard, the namesake of this Anchorage community.


Joe was one of the most colorful characters that came to the tent city that would become Anchorage, Alaska.

A Few Chapters from the Table of Contents:

  • A Colorful Character
  • The Valdez Connection
  • Joe Spenard, the Showman

and more

In this story, you'll discover Joe's real name, how he found a lake, built a road and started the Anchorage community known as Spenard.

Joe Spenard was a showman. And the things he did to bring attention to his business ventures, made Joe into an Alaska legend.

You'll love discovering Joe Spenard.

Instant Preview From "What's a Spenard?":

“Joe Spenard caused considerable excitement Saturday afternoon when he attempted to drive his yellow car through the doors of Robarts Pool Hall. He made the attempt for a box of cigars promised him by Jack Robarts if he accomplished the feat: otherwise he was to pay the damages. Joe is still smoking his pipe.”

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Take a Look at Joe Spenard



Did You Know?

The Beatles

Came to Anchorage


Were you there?

Over 500 area teens gathered at the Anchorage Westward Hotel (now the Hilton) to catch a glimpse of the Fab Four.

Mary of Anchorage Memories was there and tells the fun story of how she came Face to Face with John Lennon.

“Mary's description of how she literally came face-to-face with John Lennon is a fun read, and she does a good job of explaining what it was like in the summer of '66, when the Beatles came to Anchorage! I was there too.”

Anonymous


Face to Face with John Lennon

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Instant Preview from “Face-to-Face with John Lennon”:

“How lucky I was to be standing here so close to the doors. Norman and Betty and I will be the first people in the crowd to see John, George, Paul, and Ringo!” I stretched out my hand to feel the soft, luxurious velvet ropes that they so generously placed before us. My stomach was filled with the feeling of more butterflies than I had ever felt in my life. I looked around and noticed the happy faces of the crowd. It wasn't dark at all. We would be able to see the Beatles clearly. But wait a minute.

Suddenly, a light bulb went off in my head.”

You'll love this, yeah, yeah, yeah!




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Adventure on Wendigo Island

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“Adventure on Wendigo Island” is a funny Alaska audio story told by author Michael R. Dougherty.

You'll enjoy following the adventures of two teenage boys. Author Michael R. Dougherty and his brother, Tom, as they get into a small rowboat and head for a night of camping and adventure on a small island on a lake in Cordova, Alaska.

But their over-active imaginations turn their camp out into a laugh-filled adventure.

Did that ever happen to you?

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Let's Go Fishing!

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Have you ever gone fishing “under” a cannery?

Instant Preview From “Kings of Sole”:

“We were having so much fun catching sole that we didn't notice the tide was coming in. And because we had tied off our boat too tight to the post, our boat was seriously leaning to one side, and we were close to taking on water.

As I pulled in another sole and put it in our boat, I noticed that our boat was in trouble, and we were about to sink. So, I quickly took my trusty knife out of my pocket and cut the now very tight line attached to the post.

Whoosh – our boat sprang up out of the water, nearly throwing the three of us out of our small craft.”

Are you ready to go fishing in Alaska?

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Commercial Fishing

on Prince William Sound

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When Mike was 16, he spent the summer working on an Alaskan fishing boat.

In “My Alaska Commercial Fishing Adventure” you'll go along with author Michael R. Dougherty on the adventure of a lifetime on Prince William Sound in Alaska.

Instant Preview from "My Alaska Commercial Fishing Adventure":

“Then the Skipper yelled, “what are you doing? I told you to pull in the lead line!” Frustrated, I swung around to look at the Skipper.

When I did, the plunger pole slipped out of one hand and the end of the wooden pole struck him on the side of his head. Suddenly, I watched in terror as the Skipper's body shook in anger. He looked up at me with furious eyes and yelled, “what?”

At that moment, I shot back with, “what do you want me to do? Man the plunger pole or the lead line?” The Skipper stood there still shaking for an angry moment and loudly growled “both!”

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“My sister sent me an edition of the Alaska Stories Podcast a few weeks ago.

And I want to thank you for the connection to my past. I grew up in Anchorage and left for college in 1967.

My last visit to Anchorage was for a West High School class reunion over 20 years ago.

So, thanks for putting all this together.”

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