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Boston Tea Party, Dec. 16, 1773 & Jan. 19, 2010

Boston Tea Party, Dec. 16, 1773 & Jan. 19, 2010

Dimond State Courthouse - Juneau

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Dimond State Courthouse - Juneau

The Dimond State Courthouse - A.D. 1974, was named after Anthony Joseph Dimond: US Commissioner in Chisana, Alaska (1913-1914); Special Assistant US Attorney for the 3rd Judicial Division of Alaska in Valdez (1917); Mayor of Valdez (1920-1922, 1925-1932); Alaska Territorial Senate (1923–1926, 1929–1932); Delegate to the U.S. House [...]

Evergreen Bowl - Cope Park

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Evergreen Bowl - Cope Park

The old - circa 1908? (now demolished) 8th Street Reservoir is at the bottom left; 7th Street and Chicken Ridge are on the middle left; the Andrew P. Hope Building and part of West Willoughby Avenue are at the far upper left; part of the Casey-Shattuck addition (”The [...]

A New Beginning in the World

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The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States of America

Now is the time to return to the Founding Principles of our Nation.
Photography by David Kent, April 14, 2009 on the day prior to the Tax Day Tea Parties

Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, a Steam Power Plant, and a Dock

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Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, a Steam Power Plant, and a Dock

Just left of center is Gastineau Peak (3,666 ft.). The Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. (AJ) Auxiliary Steam Power Plant built in A.D. 1916 is at the lower left. Along the shore of Gastineau Channel at the Juneau harbor is the [...]