Unknown

Johnson Collection

From the context in the album the time frame is estimated to be approximately 1917

This photo is identified as a view of the east end of fourth avenue in Anchorage, taken looking east from the south side of the street. At extreme right a man walks toward the camera from the board walk stretching away behind him in front of numerous buildings facing the street. Many signs hanging over the sidewalk from the buildings identify their enclosed businesses including restaurants, a pool room, a hotel and more. Many businesses across the street at left, including a market, clothing store and cafe, exhibit signs and awnings over the board walk. Several men are congregated on the sidewalk. The wide street appears to have a dry driving surface on the left half while the right half appears as wet mud. Several automobiles are somewhat evident near the far end of the street.

Anchorage, Alaska

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

Anchorage#7x-Joh