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B1989.016.1662
(Merrill Field) [distant view of airfield with control tower, airplanes parked outside hangars including Pacific Northern Airlines, Jack Carr Service, and Alaska Airlines, Chugach Mountains in distance]
Keywords: aviation
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1522.1
(Fruit and Vegetables, Anchorage, 1937) [produce market stands, with Northern Pacific calendar on wall]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1522.3
(Fruit and Vegetables, Anchorage, 1937) [produce market stands, with Northern Pacific calendar on wall]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2269.6
12 (Parade, May 16, 1953) [military color guard marching on Fourth Avenue at E Street in Anchorage, passing spectators and businesses including Pacific Northern Airlines and and Rexall Drugs]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2269.4
1 (Parade, May 16, 1953) [uniformed law enforcement officers marching on Fourth Avenue at E Street in Anchorage, passing spectators and businesses including Pacific Northern Airlines and Rexall Drugs]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2269.10
10 (Parade, May 16, 1953) [military tank "KOJE" on Fourth Avenue at E Street in Anchorage, passing spectators and businesses including Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines and Rexall Drugs]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1983.091.S4193.001
Benny Benson, designer of Alaska flag (2/22/64). Interior, man at table, autographing. [two women talking with Benson; parka, Pacific Northern Airlines counter in background, PNA aircraft model tail at left]
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Stock
B1983.091.S4193.003
Benny Benson, designer of Alaska flag (2/22/64). Interior, man at table, autographing. [two women talking with Benson; parka, Pacific Northern Airlines counter in background, PNA aircraft model tail at left]
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Stock
B1989.016.2075.2
18 (Fur Rendezvous, Obstacle Race,1954) [musher driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines, Rexall Drugs]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2269.2
14 (Parade, May 16, 1953) [military color guard marching on Fourth Avenue at E Street in Anchorage, passing spectators and businesses including Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines, and Rexall Drugs]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2269.8
11 (Parade, May 16, 1953) [military color guard marching on Fourth Avenue at E Street in Anchorage, passing spectators and businesses including Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines and Rexall Drugs]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B2013.029.004
Panoramic photograph of civilian employees from the 57th Fighter Wing, Air Installations standing in front of plane hanger containing several Pacific Northern Airlines airplanes. National Photo and News Service image #72719491
Keywords: panoramic; 1949, airplane, hanger, military
Collection: B2013.029
B2024.001.275
“Anchorage Potter Marsh Jun 77” [Hkaditali (Potter Marsh) and Tutl'uh (Turnagain Arm), Dgheyaytnu (Anchorage), Dena’ina territory, June 1977]
Keywords: Alaska, Dena'ina, Dgheyaytnu, Anchorage, Hkaditali, Potter Marsh, Tutl'uh, Turnagain Arm, Seward Highway, Chugach Mountains, Snow, Ken L. Parker, Photographer
Collection: B2024.001 Ken L. Parker Family Photographs
B1983.091.S2060.12
Anchorage storm, 1-59 (Wreckage, planes, tanks, signs, etc.) [man with paper bag and camera struggling across snowy intersection at Fourth Avenue and E Street, with automobiles and businesses including Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Stock
B1983.091.S4193.004
Benny Benson, designer of Alaska flag (2/22/64). Interior, man at table, autographing. [two women, one in parka talk with Benson; Pacific Northern Airlines counter in background; tail of PNA aircraft model at left]
Collection: B1983.091 Ward Wells / Stock
B2017.020.35
[musher with team racing down Fourth Avenue past Lois Beauty Salon and Pacific Northern Airlines ticket office, sled sponsored by Bi-Rite Drug, Fur Rendezvous World Championship Sled Dog Races, 1955-1959]
Collection: B2017.020
B1989.016.2074.5
2 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #3 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.4
1 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [road grader smoothing out snow on Fourth Avenue at E Street for dog races, in front of businesses including Anchorage Hotel, Pacific Northern Airlines, Lois Beauty Salon, J. Vic Brown & Sons, and Ship Creek Market]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2075.5
21 (Fur Rendezvous, Obstacle Race,1954) [musher driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.2012
T229 Homer Airport [aircraft tied down at gravel strip; Chevron fuel truck parked next to Pacific Northern Airlines Douglas DC-3N37465; likely Stinson Sentinel number 534518; Piper PA-18 Super Cubs, one with number N7145K equipped with tractor landing gear; tundra tires; structures in background]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.2135
(Fourth Avenue, March 22, 1957) [street scene looking east, with "Anchorage All-America City" sign over road, parked automobiles, pedestrians, and signs for businesses including Pacific Northern Airlines, Rexall Drugs, Hewitt's Drugs, Zenith Radio, Cheechako Tavern, Alaska Airlines, Carlquist Jewelers, Anchorage Grill, Florsheim Shoes, D & D Cafe, Kennedy Hardware, The Hub, Stolt Electric, Ellen's, National Bank of Alaska]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.13
7 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #13 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.17
9 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #15 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2075.6
22 (Fur Rendezvous, Obstacle Race, 6 Teams, 1954) [musher driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2031.4
(Anchorage, Fourth Avenue, 1958) [bird’s eye view looking east down Fourth Avenue towards McKinley Apartments and the Chugach Mountains, Anchorage All-America City banner over street, with signs for businesses including Ship Creek Market, 515 Club, Pacific Northern Airlines, Rexall Drugs, Hewitt’s Drug Store, National Bank of Alaska]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2075.4
20 (Fur Rendezvous, Obstacle Race,1954) [musher driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.1
23 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #1 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.10
32 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #4 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.2
24 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #17 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.3
25 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #11 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.4
26 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #10 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.5
27 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #2 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.6
28 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #8 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.7
29 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #7 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.8
30 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #6 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.9
31 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #5 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.1967.10
10 (Fur Rondy, 1953, dog races) [street scene at Fourth Avenue and E Street looking west, with spectators, musher with bib #5 and team getting ready, businesses including Rexall Drugs, Pacific Northern Airlines, 515 Club, Ship Creek Market, 4th Avenue Theater, Fur Rendezvous World Championship Sled Dog Races]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.12
6 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #12 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.15
8 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #14 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.18
10 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #16 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.20
11 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #17 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.7
3 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #4 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.2035
T248 Down-town Anchorage, Alaska [envelope reads: "T250 Anchorage; 4th Ave at Hewitt's;" street scene looking northwest; pepole walking on sidewalks; automobles; businesses including: Ship Creek market Food Center; J.Vic Brown & Sons Jewelers; 515 Club; Lois Beauty Salon; Pacific Northern Airlines; Hewitt's Drugs; National Bank of Alaska; Ellen's]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley
B1989.016.2074.11
5. 5 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #9 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines. double numbered]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2074.9
4. 4 (Five Mile Race, Fur Rendezvous, 1954) [musher with bib #8 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines. double numbered]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1989.016.2076.11
33 (Fur Rendezvous, First Day of Big Races, 1954) [musher with bib #3 driving team down Fourth Avenue past spectators and businesses including 4th Avenue Theater, Crocker's, Smart Shop, Lee's Menswear, Ship Creek Market, L. W. Hines Optometrist, J. Vic Brown & Son Jewelers, Reed's, 515 Club, Lois Beauty Salon, Pacific Northern Airlines]
Collection: B1989.016 Lu Liston Collection
B1998.014.1.1594
(T14 Fairbanks, Alaska, waterfront) [Pacific Alaska Airways Fairchild 71 NC 9709 floatplane and likely Stinson Reliant SR-5A, tail number NS-9 floatplane, modified in foreground, skiff on Chena River, people, businesses along river: Drugstore, Martin Pinska, Merchant’s Café, Hotel Northern, N.C.Co., gasoline pump, automobiles, tracked vehicle, trucks; bicycle power plant in background; copy neg; similar to .1591]
Collection: B1998.014 Brickley