This Day in Alaska History-March 5th, 1959
On March 5th, 1959, 42 Detroiters packed up and left that city bound for Alaska to take advantage of the homestead land on the Kenai Peninsula that could be had for a $10 filing fee. The 21 families, displaying Alaska or Bust! banners and signs were accompanied by Detroit News reporter, John Treen, in a […]
