This Day in Alaska History-October 25th, 1916
Alaska State Fire Marshal Emphasizes the Importance of Smoke Detectors
(Anchorage, AK) – As the autumn chill settles in, fire safety is a paramount concern for Alaskans. Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation to recognize October as Fire Prevention month in Alaska. And as October 6 – 12 is Fire Prevention Week, the Division of Fire and Life Safety is emphasizing the critical role smoke […]
This Day in Alaska History-October 11th, 1915
This Day in Alaska History-August 6th, 1920
By the time the fire that swept through the Straits Packing cannery on August 6th, 1920 was finally out, it was reported that only a lone bunkhouse building was left standing. The southeast Alaska cannery, was originally constructed for Gustav and Company in 1911, and was sold to Straits Packing prior to the 1920 fire. […]