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Church of the Holy Ascension

Unalaska, Alaska • Aleutian Islands County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The Church of the Holy Ascension is a wooden Orthodox church constructed in 1896 on a concrete foundation. It features a prominent octagonal drum topped by a single onion dome and a three-tiered bell tower with its own onion dome.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
1.5
Listed Date
4/15/1970
Other Names
Holy Ascension Orthodox Church

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Art; Education; Architecture; Religion; Social History
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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