St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church
St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church is a historic Russian Orthodox church on St. George Island, Alaska. A first church was built on the island during 1870-78; the current church was built about five miles away in about 1935. As there were no trees on the island, all materials had to be brought in. According to a 1979 evaluation, "of all the R. 0. village churches and chapels in Alaska, this may be the best example of effective balance and integration of classic designsto produce a building pleasing to the eye and utile in its purpose.
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St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church
St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church is a historic Russian Orthodox church on St. George Island, Alaska. A first church was built on the island during 1870-78; the current church was built about five miles away in about 1935. As there were no trees on the island, all materials had to be brought in. According to a 1979 evaluation, "of all the R. 0. village churches and chapels in Alaska, this may be the best example of effective balance and integration of classic designsto produce a building pleasing to the eye and utile in its purpose.
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St. George the Great Martyr Or ...... er of Historic Places in 1980.
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Saint George Russian Orthodox Church, Priest's House
Saint George Russian Orthodox ...... Aleutians West Census Area, AK
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St. George the Great Martyr Or ...... eye and utile in its purpose.
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St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church
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