Front view of the Alaska Central Railway Office seen through the trees in Seward, Alaska. Evidence of land clearing in foreground. From front: "A[laska] C[entral] R[ailwa]y office, Seward, Alaska." 1905-1915. Original photograph size: 5 1/8" x 3...
View of Seward, Alaska, as seen from Resurrection Bay. Buildings, tents, and railroad cars line the waterfront. The railway company office is the large light-colored building at the far right. Mount Marathon is in the background. From verso:...
Seward, Alaska waterfront as seen from the dock at the end of Fourth Avenue. Buildings and tents line the waterfront and three skiffs are anchored between the dock and the beach. 1905-1915. Original photograph size: 3 1/8" x 4".
Title taken from front. Aerial view of Seward, Alaska as seen from an airplane. Ship docked at railroad dock (center). Also from front: "Sylvia's." 1940? Photographer: Sylvia Sexton. Original size of photograph: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".
View of railroad depot in Seward, Alaska, as seen from Resurrection Bay. Mount Marathon is visible in the background. 1940? Photographer: Sylvia Sexton. Original size of photograph: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Lifeboats and salvage inspection vessels as seen from the remains of the S.S. Yukon near Seward, Alaska. From verso: "Glacier Photo Service, Seward, Alaska." 1946. Original size of photograph: 8" x 10".
Glacier Photo Service, Seward, Alaska is stamped on the back of the photograph. Wreck of the Yukon as seen by survey crew. Original size of photograph: 8" x 10".
Swamped lifeboats and other debris as seen from the deck of the S.S. Yukon near Seward, Alaska. From verso: "Glacier Photo Service, Seward, Alaska." 1946. Original size of photograph: 8" x 10".
An Army tugboat seen close to the wreck of the S.S. Yukon after the storm near Seward, Alaska. The U.S.S. Curb and a Coast Guard boat are further out. From verso: "Glacier Photo Service, Seward, Alaska." 1946. Original size of photograph: 8" x 10".
Icy debris covers the corner of Fourth Avenue and Washington in Seward, Alaska, at the former location of the Arcade Building, after the fire of November 23-24, 1941. The Brosius Apartment building stands behind the debris and railroad cars can be...
"A water power saw mill, the brain child of Jack Scheele. This was arranged, that a small log could be set in the log cradle, the water turned in the race to the water wheel, that in turn operated the affair that when the slab had been sawn off...
"Jack got a good snap of a cow moose one day above the camp. They were a common sight on most of the creeks. Sometimes a dozen could be seen on short trips up and down the creeks."
Image shows many log cabins being built, land being cleared, and trailers of logs and building equipment. Possibly building a mining community or village. A couple people and some log fences can also be seen. Photos...
A small village on the banks of a large river, probably in Northern Alaska. Buildings, including log buildings and tents are seen. One building has a sod roof, and the village is located near a grassy hill. Possibly a...
Caption reads: "Elite - after storm. 6-13. Nome Alaska - 13." Photo shows wood planks and lumber from buildings as well as barrels strewn about the ground as the result of a storm. A few buildings and two building...
A crowd is gathered on the street, possibly for a Fourth of July celebration. People are swinging on a swing set nearby. The Miners & Merchants Bank can be seen in the background (right).
Title taken from creators notes. Notes read: "In front of the Model Cafe on 2nd Street. The civilian in the hat was a Swede who serviced the oil heating stoves that kept our barracks warm. Lavery's grocery is seen across the street with the...
Title taken from verso. Photograph with the following information on the reverse side of the photograph: "Margaret Thomas (now Mrs. O. J. Murie), second year graduate, and first girl to have the honor of an Alaska degree." Mardy Murie is seen...