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Alaska Short Stories - Anchorage Memories

alaska road

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 Memories Store

dynamite and the alaskan outhouse

Did you know? Your Anchorage Memories Store is filled with wonderful stories and e-books you'll love.

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Alaska Adventure Books

Gold Fever, Skagway and Soapy Smith

You'll love these one-of-a-kind Alaska Adventure Books that bring the history, wonder, and humor of the 49th state right to you.

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Anchorage Pioneers

Have you ever heard of Martha “Mother” White?

She was a pioneer in 1915 Anchorage. Discover her fascinating story.

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Anchorage Alaska

anchorage alaska 1950s

Discover Anchorage Alaska, a fascinating town rich in history, culture, and enjoy reading interesting stories from locals.

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Anchorage Varsity Show eBook - Anchorage Memories

Varsity Show New Cover

The Varsity Show ebook is filled with great memories, pictures, history, and takes you back for a fun look at Anchorage, Alaska's teen TV dance show.

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Anchorage Alaska Earthquake 1964 - Anchorage Memories

anchorage alaska earthquake 1964

Gripping stories of how people survived the Anchorage Alaska Earthquake 1964, the biggest quake ever recorded in North America.

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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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Anchorage Alaska Restaurants - Anchorage Memories

arctic roadrunner

You'll happily remember your favorite Anchorage Alaska Restaurants in these stories that will fill you with fond memories.

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Alcan Highway Experience

alcan dirt road

Back in the day, the ALCAN Highway Experience was one heck of a journey. Ride along and experience the old Alaska Highway.

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Random Anchorage Memories

George Attla

Special moments recalled in Random Anchorage Memories from the early days of our town, up through the 1970s.

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Midnight at High Noon

Mount Spurr

Imagine being just six years old and having your world turned upside down. Our family was living in a log home on Fairbanks street near downtown Anchorage,

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Memories of
Bootlegger Cove

From 1956-1959 I lived in this little log cabin in Bootlegger Cove, Anchorage, Alaska. It was a momentous time in my life, a time of transition. I was

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Bootlegger Cove"

My 1964 Earthquake Adventure

Four Seasons apartment building

I had just gotten off work at JC Penneys, driven home and parked the car in the garage. I walked into the house at 1333 11th Avenue when the house started

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The History of Bettles, Alaska

Have you ever heard of Bettles, Alaska?

The story of Bettles is a tale of a man from Montana and two towns near the Arctic Circle. Take a look and discover.

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