Hewitts Photo Shop

Irwin Collection

1935

Image shows the first log building constructed by the transient workers employed to build the new buildings associated with the Matanuska Colony. The building was thought to have been disassembled and reassembled as a training exercise for the workers, and then served as the headquarters for the rest of the construction activities. The American flag flies above the building on a high mast. A tent is partially visible at left and a man is standing nearby.

Palmer, Alaska

Black & white paper print, 3-1/2” x 5-3/4”

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