Anchorage Pioneers

Anchorage Pioneers

Meet the people who built Anchorage

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Anchorage Pioneers

Have you ever heard of Martha “Mother” White? She was a pioneer who arrived in 1915 Anchorage, and her generosity was legendary.

May 21 •

Michael R Dougherty

Anchorage Pioneers

Do you remember Wolfe's Department Store? You're about to meet Anchorage Pioneer, Ray Wolfe.

Apr 16 •

Michael R Dougherty

Anchorage Pioneers

Do you remember the Ship Creek Meat Market? Have you ever seen the Oscar Anderson House near Elderberry Park? You'll love this edition.

Mar 19 •

Michael R Dougherty

Anchorage Pioneers

Did you know Merrill Field was first named “Aviation Field”? Meet Anchorage Pioneer, Russel Hyde Merrill in this edition.

Feb 19 •

Michael R Dougherty

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