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Sitka Spruce Plantation

Unalaska, Alaska • Aleutian Islands County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The Sitka Spruce Plantation in Unalaska, Alaska, represents one of the few remaining examples of early 20th-century agricultural experimentation in the Aleutian Islands. It features remnants of a carefully planned horticultural endeavor designed to assess the viability of tree cultivation in a harsh subarctic environment.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
2/14/1978
Other Names
Ahrs Unl-074;"the Forest"

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Agriculture; Exploration/Settlement
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1824 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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