KPC-PC-0696
Kenai
Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church. This parish was formed in 1844. A Father Nikita remodeled the old church in 1881, He was followed by a Father Nicholas. The church seen here was built in 1894 headed by Father Alexander Yaroshevich, Father Paul Shadura tended the parish until the mid twentieth centrury. He had married Katerina (from Unga), Their children were Paul, Alexander, Peter, Isaak, Tania & Madge. The house seen to the right was the home of Pauline (Wilson) and Clarence March whose children were Charlotte and Leona. Next building is Clarence's shop. Finally seen is the Paul and Elizabeth Wilson home.
Individuals
Collection
Cheechako News
Location
Mission Street, Russian Orthodox Church
Date
4/30/55
Photographer
Cheechako file photo
Image Type
B&W
Dimensions
12x9cm
Condition
Good
Identified By
M. Mullen
Date Cataloged
3/4/2002
Archive Location
KPC Anthropology Lab
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