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  • Historical Attractions in Alaska

The largest state of United States of America, Alaska lies on Arctic Circle & is separated from the rest of the country by Canada. Owing to the fact that Alaska was occupied by numerous indigenous people for thousands of years before the Europeans arrived in the area, there are endless significant historical attractions worth visiting in Alaska. These historic sites offer an insight into the varying cultures that had inhabited Alaska for over thousand years.
Alaska Historicals El Dorado Gold Mine Oscar Anderson House Saxman Native Village
Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles that may be viewed at many public facilities including Saxman Native Village. Visit this village to experience the rich living culture of southeast Alaska's Native Americans. The Tlingits welcome guests in the traditional style and show a short video program introducing you to the culture and history of Saxman. Enter Beaver Clan House to participate in the welcome song and dance. Saxman Totem Park is one of the largest gatherings of totems in the world where you may begin to decipher the mysteries of these towering, majestic poles.
Saxman Native Village
The official residence of the Governor of Alaska was designed by James Knox Taylor. The Governor's Mansion was first occupied during 1912. Comprising of 12,900-square-foot frame structure, the first floor included a reception hall, drawing room, library, dining room, office, kitchen, two pantries, and a conservatory. The second floor contained 4 large bedrooms, a sewing room and 3 bathrooms. During 1936 the wood finish of the exterior was plastered over and painted white. Currently after latest renovation the number of rooms in the mansion, excluding great halls, garages, closets, and bathrooms, is twenty-six. There are 10 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, and 8 fireplaces, amounting to a total area of 14,400 sq feet.
Alaska Governor's Mansion
  • Historical Attractions in Alaska