St. Michael's Cathedral (Sitka, Alaska)
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| St. Michael's Cathedral | |
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| Location: | Sitka, Alaska |
| Built/Founded: | 1848 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | No Style Listed |
| Designated as NHL: | June 13, 1962[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000165 |
| MPS: | Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites TR (AD) |
| Governing body: | Private |
St. Michael's Cathedral, also known as Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, in Sitka, Alaska, has been a National Historic Landmark since 1962.[1][3] Its significance is as primary evidence of Russian influence in North America. It is an Orthodox Church.
A fire destroyed the cathedral in the night of January 2, 1966. It can be seen burning in a photograph.[3] It was rebuilt.
It is located at Lincoln and Matsoutoff Streets in Sitka, Alaska.
[edit] References
- ^ a b St. Michael's Cathedral. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service (2007-09-27).
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ a b Barbara Sweetland Smith (November 29, 1985), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Cathedral of St. Michael the ArchangelPDF (1.06 MiB), National Park Service and Accompanying 61 photos, exterior and interior, from 1843 to 1984.PDF (13.1 MiB)
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