Kayak frame and willow tent poles are stored on rack. These racks were used to hang caribou skins on for drying in the sun, and to store food on in the winter to keep it away from the dogs. Occasionally polar bears were still able to get into the...
Title from photo note. Note continues: The closer building is Anderson Music Store. The taller building is the Arctic Brotherhood Bldg. which had a roller rink in the top floor in the 1930's. (per Al Zenger 5-29-01).
Nome, Alaska. January.1907. [Snow covered Front Street with Tea Store, Bakery, Tin Shop, J. F. Giese Hardware, Nevada Saloon and other storefronts in view.]
View of Killisnoo Indian village from the water; boats at anchor; numbered buildings identified on reverse: 1. Government school house & teachers living rooms. 2. Greek Church - Cahtolic, 3. Trading post or store. 4. Salvation army Hall, 5. A...