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Anchorage Pioneers

Have you heard of “Osky” and Henrietta Weeda of Anchorage?

These two pioneers did a lot for Anchorage, Alaska.

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Alaska Facts and History

Do you know how the town of Girdwood got started?

This is a gold rush story set just about 32 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska.

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Anchorage First TV Memories

Did You Know?

In 1953, there was a race to be the first TV station in Anchorage and Alaska. Another great story from the Anchorage Memories VIP Club.

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Anchorage Art - Anchorage Memories

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Alaska artist Cindy Pendleton created this Anchorage Art that brings your fond memories to life in watercolor images.

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Pictures of Anchorage Alaska - Anchorage Memories

Anchorage Circa 1940s Michael Nore Upscaled

These nostalgic pictures of Anchorage Alaska are treasures that will happily take your heart to a different time.

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Kodiak Reservoir

Kodiak Reservoir Story

Kodiak Reservoir by author Jerry Tilley takes you on a dive below the ice in this Alaskan adventure.

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Anchorage Pioneers

Did you know that Hewitt's Drug Store and the Anchorage Fire Department owe a lot to Anchorage Pioneer Tom Bevers?

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Alaska Facts and History

Do you know the history of the town of Portage, Alaska? Do you know how it became a ghost town? Discover Portage.

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Anchorage Memories - fill your heart - feed your soul

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Enjoy a treasure chest of Anchorage Memories including stories, pictures and videos that will happily take your heart to a different time.

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Anchorage Beatles Memories

Were You There?

On June 27, 1966, 500 Anchorage teens gathered outside the downtown Westward Hotel to catch a glimpse of the Beatles.

You'll love this story.

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Anchorage Pioneers

Have you ever heard of Bert and Violet Wennerstrom? They were early Anchorage pioneers, and you'll meet them in this edition of the Anchorage Memories VIP Club.

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Alaska Facts and History

Did you know that “Three Lucky Swede's” started the Nome Gold Rush? Do you remember the John Wayne movie, “North to Alaska”?

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Anchorage Park Memories

Did you know that the first park in Anchorage, Alaska began as a fire break? What was (is) your favorite Anchorage park?

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Alaska Short Stories - Anchorage Memories

Alaska Short Stories NEW Frame

When you read these true-life Alaska Short Stories, you'll learn about Alaska, it's people and enjoy adventure.

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Anchorage Alaska Videos

Anchorage Alaska Videos BIGGER

Let these Anchorage Alaska Videos take you for a heart-warming, fun, and historic look at the way we were. You might see you!

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