St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church - Juneau, AK
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heringermr
N 58° 18.190 W 134° 24.535
8V E 534642 N 6462616
The church is the oldest continually functioning Orthodox Church in Southeast Alaska.
Waymark Code: WM40VT
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2008
Views: 53
St. Nicholas Church is toured by approximately 7,000 to 10,000 tourists per season. The church is one of the most visited historic sites in Juneau. While the St. Nicholas Russian Church was constructed in 1893, the date of construction of the rectory is not known. However, judging from its construction, it may predate the church. These two important buildings, located just two blocks from Alaska's Capitol Building, are unique in their architecture and significance. St. Nicholas Church is the only remaining octagonal Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska and was founded through the initiative of local Tlingit leaders.
Street address:
326 5th St.
Juneau, AK USA
County / Borough / Parish: Juneau
Year listed: 1973
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Regilion
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Regilious Structure
Current function: Regilious Structure
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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