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Bailey Colony Farm

Palmer, Alaska • Matanuska-susitna County

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About This Property

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Bailey Colony Farm is a historic agricultural property in Palmer, Alaska, representing a significant early experiment in Alaskan settlement. The property includes several original buildings and structures that reflect the early 20th-century development of the Matanuska Valley.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
2
Listed Date
6/21/1991
Other Names
Estelle Farm;Ahrs Site No. Anc-056

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Agriculture; Architecture; Social History
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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