Unidentified village, possibly on Unalaska Island; Russian church with clock in the... 1894 or 95. Creator: Unknown

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Unidentified village, possibly on Unalaska Island; Russian church with clock in the... 1894 or 95. Creator: Unknown

Unidentified village, possibly on Unalaska Island; Russian church with clock in the bell tower in the background, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 72, no. 334

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This photograph, taken in the late 1890s, depicts an unidentified Russian village possibly located on Unalaska Island in Alaska. The image showcases several traditional wooden houses with intricate details and ornate designs, nestled amidst a rugged and untouched landscape. The centerpiece of the scene is a Russian Orthodox church with a clock in its bell tower, standing proudly against the backdrop of the Arctic sky. The clock, a rare addition to Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska at the time, symbolizes the blending of Eastern and Western influences in this remote frontier community. The image is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Russian presence in Alaska and the resilience of its people in the face of the harsh Arctic climate. This photograph is part of a larger collection of documentary images of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, taken between 1894 and 1895, and is now housed in the Library of Congress.

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