Dolly's House Museum: Brothel - Ketchikan, AK
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N 55° 20.491 W 131° 38.471
9U E 332506 N 6135972
Dolly's House Museum: Brothel is located at 24 Creek Street in the former red light district of Ketchikan, AK.
Waymark Code: WMZA4X
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2018
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The Creek Street area of Ketchikan is a popular tourist destination with historic houses on the boardwalk along Ketchikan Creek. In the early 20th century many young unmarried men around Ketchikan were engaged in activities such as logging, mining and fishing. After hours, when they came back to town, the Creek Street area was a popular destination for because of the availability of bootlegged alcohol and brothels.
The most famous brother was owned by Dolly Arthur. She was born Thelma Dolly Copeland in Idaho in 1888. Due to an unhappy childhood she left home when she was 13 years old and made her way to the Northwest. After working as a waitress she decided on a more lucrative career. She moved to Ketchikan, changed her name to Dolly Arthur and open the very successful brothel at 24 Creek Street in 1919. Guides will tell you she was able to pay off the mortgage on the house in two weeks. Dolly operated out of this house until 1954 when prostitution became illegal in Ketchikan.
Today Dolly's House is the a museum decorated with colorful signs to attract attention. A hostess dressed as a madam meets you at the door, takes you through the house, and relates the history of the establishment. Dolly's House is a contributing building to the Creek Street Historic District and is open during the cruise ship season from May through September.
Price of Admission: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
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