When given the power, most Anchorage residents choose to name local roads after themselves — but not all.
on local history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. Behind every Anchorage street name is a story. Of course, some of these stories are longer than others, with drama, crime and standout characters. Spenard Road is one such example. Thankfully, most streets lack an infamous backstory. The following are some of the shorter but still important local street name origins. A drive th...
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