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Miller Collection

Winter 1935-36

This northeast view of the industrial portion of the Palmer Community Center, likely taken from atop a rail car near the train depot, shows a portion of the infrastructure development in place by the first winter of the Colony project. The large building in left foreground (A) is the garage with several vehicles, including a school bus, next to it. At far left a couple of cat tractors wait outside before entering the far end of the building. At extreme left two fuel tanks are apparent standing next to the rail spur. The powerhouse (B), exhibiting the tall smokestack, furnished power and steam heat to the buildings of the Community Center. Beyond, (C) is the first warehouse. Both the powerhouse and warehouse were served directly by the rail spur. (D) is the woodworking shop where much of the interior and finish work for buildings throughout the Colony were crafted. (E) was the Post Office, replacing the one in Jim Felton's store that preceded the coming of the Colony. At far right (F) is seen a portion of the building containing the Cobbler Shop, Barbershop and Women's Shop. Much disturbed snow covers the ground among the buildings and irregular roadways. Power poles are evident in temporary locations. A fringe of heavy forest is apparent just beyond the buildings. Snow-covered mountains occupy the background.

Palmer, Alaska

Black & White, tinted paper print, 3-1/2" x 5-1/4"

Palmer#6x-Mil