Upon Thundering Wings"Thundering Wings" - the title of local master carver, Nathan Jackson's magnificent cedar monument, depicts the Tlingit native origin of Ketchikan's name, as told by Chief...
The Gilmore Hotel Circa 1927 Historic Property Presented by Ketchikan Historical Commission
Florence E. TurekMemorial GardenDedicated 1995Christian, Wife, Mother, FriendScientist, Teacher, Gardener.1919-1992Submitted by: Shane McDonald
Totem poles are carved to honor deceased ancestors, record history, social events, and oral tradition. They were never worshipped as religious objects. This totem is the second replication of the...
IN HONOR OF THOSE ARMED FORCES OF OUR UNITED STATES AND OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY THE CITY OF KETCHIKAN DEDICATES THIS PLAQUE AND WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL
The Star dance hall and brothel, early 1900sStar House Circa 1902Bootlegged booze, loose women, hot music and rowdy customers- One of Ketchikan's oldest buildings and the Territory of...