St. Michael's Cathedral - Sitka, Alaska
N 57° 02.991 W 135° 20.137
8V E 479639 N 6322985
Located in Sitka, Alaska, this cathedral is significant as a primary example of Russian influence in North America.
Waymark Code: WM49NP
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2008
Views: 52
Constructed between 1844 and 1848, the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the principal representative of Russian cultural influence in the 19th century in North America. From 1840 to 1872, Sitka was the Seat of the Russian Orthodox Diocese which governed all of North America, and thereafter it continued as the Seat of the Diocese of Alaska.
This outstanding example of Russian church architecture was by far the largest and most imposing religious edifice in Alaska until well into the 20th century. The present cathedral is a reconstruction of the original building which burned to the ground in January 1966.
Important collection of Russian Orthodox art and church treasures. Built in 1844-48, it was totally destroyed by fire in January 1966. Many of the icons and religious objects were salvaged and are in the rebuilt structure. Summer hours, open 9am-4pm on large cruise ship days, or check posted hours on the door. Sundays by appointment only. Winter hours: Call to check hours, (907) 747-8120. A $2.00 donation is requested.
Street address:
240 Lincoln Street
Sitka, AK USA
99835
County / Borough / Parish: Sitka County
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Religion
Periods of significance: 1825-1840, 1850-1874
Historic function: Religion
Current function: Religion
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.