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The Heikes Family

The Heikes Family played at Tips Bar in 1968-1970 in Eagle River… before child labor laws. Roger, Jerry, JoAnne, and Sandy. Dad Don fronted the band.

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Remember
the Anchorage Music Scene?

The Blue Chip Stock

Do you remember some of the bands that comprised the Anchorage, Alaska, music scene back in the 1960s to 1970s? Every Friday night, Saturday night, or

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the Anchorage Music Scene?"

History of Bootlegger Cove

Anchorage Bootlegger Cove Memories by Michael R Dougherty

How an area of Anchorage got its name.

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Memories of
Bootlegger Cove

Click on the following link to listen to this story From 1956-1959 I lived in this little log cabin in Bootlegger Cove, Anchorage, Alaska. It was a

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Bootlegger Cove"

Anchorage Alaska Earthquake in 1964

Earthquake Ed Rosek Cropped

Gripping stories from people who survived the Anchorage Alaska Earthquake in 1964.

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Summer Fun in Anchorage

Anchorage Fishing Memories by Michael R Dougherty

Fun along the creek banks.

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Did You Know?

Anchorage Airport Memories by Michael R Dougherty

Delaney Park Airstrip, Merrill Field, Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood. Anchorage aviation history

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Remember the 4th Avenue Theatre?

“Cap” Lathrop, Anchorage Pioneer by Michael R Dougherty

He built the 4th Avenue Theatre.

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Yummy Memories

Anchorage Lucky Wishbone Memories by Michael R Dougherty

An Anchorage, Alaska favorite

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Fun Shows that Brought Us Together

Anchorage Kid's TV Shows by Michael R Dougherty

Remember Mother Moose, KoKo the KENI Klown, the Buckaroos, HiJinks, and Romper Room?

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1963 Cordova Alaska Inferno

Cordova Fire 1963

Even a dynamite blast couldn't stop the intense 1963 Cordova Alaska Inferno.

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The Anchorage You Love

Anchorage Fun Memories by Michael R Dougherty

What did you like to do for fun in Anchorage?

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Alaska eBooks - Anchorage Memories

Soapy Smith eBook NEW

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's Version of American Bandstand

Anchorage Varsity Show Memories by Michael R Dougherty

Our local teen TV dance program

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Anchorage Radio and Television Pictures

anchorage radio and tv pictures northern lights

Take a look at the nostalgic Anchorage Radio and Television Pictures. Remember your favorite local radio and TV shows?

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