Anchorage Memories VIP

Share this post
Anchorage Spenard Lake Memories
anchoragememories.substack.com

Anchorage Spenard Lake Memories

Do you know the first name of the lake that would become Spenard Lake? Did you know that Spenard Lake was once the site of a thriving resort?

Michael R Dougherty
May 16, 2021
Comment3
Share

Spenard Lake, 1959

In July, 1916, Spenard began as a lumber camp.

To haul lumber to Anchorage, Joe Spenard needed a road.

So he persuaded a local club to help him cut down trees and create a road of sorts. The road went from what would become Spenard Lake to an area close to Ship Creek, the site of tent city.

The U.S. Forest Service did not authorize the cu…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2022 Michael R Dougherty
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Publish on Substack Get the app
Substack is the home for great writing