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B1989.016.260.TIF
Anchorage, Alaska. C-5, Hewitt's Photo Shop [Masonic Temple, IOOF Bldg. After 1923]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.352
B74 Anchorage, Alaska (4th Ave Theatre) [Reed Bldg, Masonic temple, pedestrians, automobiles]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1983.091.S2023.23
(Statehood Celebration bonfire and crowds)( Fire Deapertment ladder looking toward the masonic temple and the Reed Bldg)
Keywords: statehood
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Stock
B1957.005.154
July 4th, 1919. Anchorage, Alaska [on verso:] Masonic Hall, Gordon’s Drug Store, 4th and F Street[parade float on street outside Masonic Temple, with American flags hanging from windows]
Collection: B1957.005 Jack H Floyd
B1963.016.010
Laying Masonic Temple cornerstone Oct. 22, ’16, Anchorage, Alaska [Fourth Avenue street scene with Brown & Hawkins. P.S. Hunt, photographer] [filed in AEC] [Dena'ina Territory, Dena'ina Elnena]
Keywords: Masonic Temple, Cornerstone, Laying cornerstone, Anchorage, Alaska, Early Anchorage, Dena'ina Territory, Dena'ina Elnena, Construction, Street Scene, Fourth Avenue, 4th Ave., Brown & Hawkins, Buildings, P.S. Hunt, Photographer
Collection: B1963.016 Marie Silverman
B1998.014.1.350
(B74 Anchorage 4th Ave Thertre) [First National Back, Eckmann's Furniture, Reed Bldg., Masonic Temple, pedetrians, soldiers in line, automobiles, parking meters,
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1983.091.S1786
Masonic Temple building showing whole block. (Wells choice, across 4th and F. made from original 5 x 7 neg.) 6-28-57 (2 negs)
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Stock
B2010.007
Panoramic Photograph of Downtown Anchorage 1948, including 4th Avenue Theatre, Masonic Temple, Old Federal Bldg, and Kimball's. National Photo and News Service image number 106482.
Keywords: Panoramic, 1948; Anchorage; Chugach; Mountains
Collection: B2010.007
B2012.10
Panoramic Photograph of Downtown Anchorage 1948, including 4th Avenue Theatre, Masonic Temple, Old Federal Bldg, and Kimball's. National Photo and News Service image number 106482,
Keywords: Panoramic, 1948, Anchorage, Chugach, Mountains, 4th Avenue
Collection: B2012.010
B2012.10printfile
Panoramic Photograph of Downtown Anchorage 1948, including 4th Avenue Theatre, Masonic Temple, Old Federal Bldg, and Kimball's. National Photo and News Service image number 106482,
Keywords: Panoramic, 1948, Anchorage, Chugach, Mountains, 4th Avenue
Collection: B2012.010
B2012.10printfile70x10
Panoramic Photograph of Downtown Anchorage 1948, including 4th Avenue Theatre, Masonic Temple, Old Federal Bldg, and Kimball's. National Photo and News Service image number 106482,
Keywords: Panoramic, 1948, Anchorage, Chugach, Mountains, 4th Avenue
Collection: B2012.010
B1989.016.1149
(4th Avenue Theatre, May 18, 1947) [Fourth Avenue street scene in Anchorage, with 4th Avenue Theater, Reed Bldg., Masonic Temple, Oyster Loaf Restaurant, pedestrians and military personnel on sidewalk, automobiles parked at curb]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1963.016.189
Masonic Temple, spring of 1917. Small building in rear with sign "storage" on it was used as the first Presbyterian church while the present one was being built. A small corner of the roof can be seen. 1962: Masonic Temple. 1963: Woolworth’s 10₵ store. Corner of 4th Avenue and F Streets. Brought in by Norma Hoyt who received it at Christmas time from Mrs. Archie Lewis. She gave it to us Feb. 24, 1963 during our Fur Rendezvous opening (1 week). [sled dog team standing on snowy street in front of building] [Dena'ina Territory, Dena'ina Elnena]
Keywords: Masonic Temple, First Presbyterian Church, Anchorage, Alaska, Dena'ina Territory, Dena'ina Elnena, Dog Team, Mushing, Spring, Snow, Street view, Buildings, Woolworth's, Woolworth's store, Woolworth's 10₵ store, Woolworth's 10 cent store, 4th Ave., Fourth Avenue, F Street, F St., Norma Hoyt, Mrs. Archie Lewis, Fur Rendezvous, Fur Rondy, Sled dogs, Photograph
Collection: B1963.016 Marie Silverman
B1989.016.1687
[Fourth Avenue street scene in Anchorage, with automobiles parked outside businesses including Eckmann's Furniture, 4th Avenue Theater, Reed Building with sign for Fotoshop & Studio, and Masonic Temple, street light in foreground. copy neg]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1815.2
Hewitts, Anchorage [Fourth Avenue street scene in Anchorage looking east to Chugach Mountains, with automobiles and businesses including First National Bank, Eckmann's Furniture, 4th Avenue Theater, Reed Building with sign for Fotoshop & Studio, and Masonic Temple. copy neg]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.2028
T244 Anchorage, Alaska "4th Ave Theatre & Street" [blemish/stain on neg; street scene with First National Bank of Alaska; theatre: "Now showing Marilun Monroe 'Seven Year Itch; Tom Ewell"; Reed Bldg; Tom's Radio; Masonic Temple; J.C. Morris Insurance; Oyster Loaf]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.1815.1
[Fourth Avenue street scene in Anchorage looking east to Chugach Mountains, with automobiles and businesses including Eckmann's Furniture, 4th Avenue Theater, Reed Building with sign for Fotoshop & Studio, Masonic Temple and Oyster Loaf, street light in foreground. circa 1946. copy neg. Photographer Sidney Hamilton, same as B1976.082.37]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection