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Bear Den Bar, Soldotna mid 1960's

The Bear Den Bar, one of the first buildings in Soldotna, Alaska. It was built in 1950 by Joe Faa and Emmett Karsten, operated by Faa for a short time, then sold to the long-time owners, Chell and Maxine Bear. Beside the usual disbursements of a bar, it served as a community hub. Directions to anyone or anyplace could be had from the bartender. Men dropped in to learn of job opportunities. Elections were held here, even the election to become a state in August 1958. Also seen is a later concrete building of the late 1960's which housed a liquor store.

Individuals

 

Collection

Mullen Collection 

Location

Sterling Highway, Soldotna, Alaska 

Date

Mid-1960s 

Photographer

Jo Godes 

Image Type

colored photo 

Dimensions

9cmx9cm 

Condition

good 

Identified By

Marge Mullen 

Date Cataloged

10/5/2000 

Archive Location

KPC Anthropology Lab 


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