St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Ekwok, Dillingham Census Area, AK
Summary
Significance: A number of historic Russian Orthodox churches survive in Alaska, built by Native congregations in traditional forms. The modest frame structure of St. Nicholas Church is distinguished by a small belltower and a varied roof that is hipped over the sanctuary but gabled at the opposite end.
Survey number: HABS AK-88
Russian Orthodox Churches, Alaska
Tags
Date
1950 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Schwan, transmitter
Location
Ekwok (Alaska), 59.34972, -157.47528
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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