Aspen Hotels – SitkaAlso known as the Tilson Building, Building 29 is one of the few structures that survived Alaska history’s Russian era. It was built in 1835 and is listed under the National Historic Landmarks. Building 29 is one of the few structures extant that bears witness to colonial ventures of Russia in present-day US territory. The…
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Building 29
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Visiting Sitka? Here Are Some Facts That You Need to Know
Sitka is a city and borough located in southeastern Alaska. It is historically considered as the most notable Alaskan settlement about 95 miles (150 km) southwest of Juneau on the western coast of Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago. Interestingly this is the only city in southeastern Alaska on the Pacific Ocean. Sitka’s Aboriginal The…
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History of Sitka: A Look In The Past
Since Pandemic is still not over, it is best to stay home and stay safe. Don’t worry, Sitka will still BE here waiting for you. While you sit there, drinking a cup of coffee and bored in the house, why don’t we go over the history of Sitka? Let us look back and sail in…
