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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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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

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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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It was Once a Thriving Community, now it's a Ghost Town

How Portage, Alaska Became a Ghost Town by Michael R Dougherty

And now a ghost forest surrounds what's left of the town.

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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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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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Anchorage Alaska Videos

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Remember the way we were as these Anchorage Alaska Videos tell heart-warming stories. You might see you!

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His Great Passion was Painting Alaska's Denali

This is Sydney Laurence, Alaska's Amazing Denali Artist by Michael R Dougherty

And the mountain that captured his heart

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