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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.
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.
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.
Anchorage Art - Anchorage Memories
Alaska artist Cindy Pendleton created this Anchorage Art that brings your fond memories to life in watercolor images.
Pictures of Anchorage Alaska - Anchorage Memories
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 by author Jerry Tilley takes you on a dive below the ice in this Alaskan adventure.
Anchorage Pioneers
Did you know that Hewitt's Drug Store and the Anchorage Fire Department owe a lot to Anchorage Pioneer Tom Bevers?
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.
Anchorage Memories - fill your heart - feed your soul
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.
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.
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”?
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?
Alaska Short Stories - Anchorage Memories
When you read these true-life Alaska Short Stories, you'll learn about Alaska, it's people and enjoy adventure.
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Mary and Mike of Anchorage MemoriesHere is our Anchorage Memories mission
To help you learn the history of
Anchorage, Alaska and preserve and share precious memories of
living in Anchorage in the form of stories, pictures, and videos.
From the beginning of Anchorage in 1915, up through the 1970s.
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