People and Places

Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
Flames and Smoke Billow from top of House
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A home burning with flames and smoke pouring from the top of the house that is surrounded by lush foliage.
Alaska Coastal Plane 1950
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Float plane landing in Hoonah in 1950.
Dybdahls on Steps
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Pictured back left to right: Bernice and Dottie. Front row left to right: Johan, Liv and Paul holding their dog Blackie.
Main Street Hoonah 1950
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In this photo of Main Street you can see the post lined roads built with log cribbing.
Hoonah Houses 1948
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Several houses unaffected by the tragic 1944 fire that burned down most of the town.
Unloading Ford Wagon at Excursion Inlet 1950
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Hoonah Tunnel 1950
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Once a solid rock wall, still referred to locally as the tunnel.
Hoonah Kids 1950s
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A group of Hoonah children standing on front street in Hoonah.
Hoonah Woman Historic Portrait 1
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These portraits were discovered in 2007 while a local Hoonah resident was cleaning the Kaagwaantaan clan house. The photos are likely from the late 1800s to early 1900s.