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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. A cheering throng of thousands met the SS Portland as it pulled up to Seattle’s Schwabacher Dock on July 17, 1897. The spectators chanted, over and over, to see the gold. The perhaps slightly bewildered but good-humored miners on board the steamer waved in return. Today, a plaque at the Seattle Waterfront Park notes the location of the festivities. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer ran an extra edition that day with the detail...

Here’s how an airport cafe specializing in pie grew into the Anchorage landmark Peggy’s Restaurant Published 2 hours ago Share on Facebook 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. As has so often been written, including repeatedly in this column, the 1939 selection of Anchorage to house what became Fort Richardson made all the difference in the course of local history. The subsequent economic boom lasted for more than a decade. As Anchorage ballooned from a ...

David Reamer requested suggestions for notable Anchorage women candidates for his column. There is a treasure trove of hundreds of women who have contributed and helped shape Alaska on the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame website. It is fascinating and inspiring reading. AWHOF also invites nominations for more candidates, as there is no shortage of remarkable women in our city and all communities in our state. Alaska has long been a notable state for gender equity and opportunities. Women got the vote in 1913, well ahead of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Thanks to Reamer for the spotlight reques...