Church 1
Unknown
Protestant Church in Palmer
Image shows the north side of the Palmer Protestant Church in winter with trees in the foreground and background and with snow all over. A power pole and power lines are in the foreground. This photo is printed on a postcard, but has no attribution to a photographer.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 10
Unknown
A film crew documents choir practice at the Presbyterian Church in Palmer
Image is of a Warner Brothers film crew documenting choir practice in the log Presbyterian Church in Palmer. Identified members of the choir are Rev. Bert Bingle at the pulpit, Harry Wimmer, Howard Estelle and Ruth DeArmond Estelle at right.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 11
Unknown
Interior of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Palmer
Image is a view of the interior sanctuary of the log St. Michaels Catholic Church in Palmer as it appeared not long after it was construction in 1937. Statues, pictures and other religious objects are apparent.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 12
Unknown
Eklutna Russian Orthodox Church
Image is of the old log church at Eklutna Village, facing the front entry. Prominent is the bell tower over the entry porch. Scattered trees adjacent and snow-clad mountains beyond.
Eklutna, Alaska
Church 13
Mac's Photo Shop
Eklutna Russian Orothodox Church
Image is a three quarter side view of the Eklutna Russian Orthodox Church in the foreground. Identity and instruction signs are in near foreground. People are walking among grave houses in middle ground with trees beyond.
Eklutna, Alaska
Church 14
2nd Mapping Squadron, U.S. Army Air Force
Eklutna Russian Orthodox church and burial houses
Image shows a springtime view of several Native burial houses in foreground, a log Russian Orthodox church in middle ground, trees and snow-clad mountains beyond.
Eklutna, Alaska
Church 15
Jackson
Old Russian Church at Eklutna
Image is of the old log Russian Orthodox Church at Eklutna. Scattered trees are visible, other buildings are partially visible beyond the church as are snow-clad mountains.
Eklutna, Alaska
Church 16
Harry Wolfe, Architect
Architect’s rendering of the new Catholic Church to be built in Palmer.
Image is of the architect’s rendering of the new St. Michael’s Catholic Church to be built in Palmer, Alaska to serve the increase in population associated with the Matanuska Colony project.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 17
Unknown
United Protestant Church in Palmer
Image is a summer view of the west side of the United Protestant (Presbyterian) Church in Palmer as seen from S. Denali St. The associated Manse is visible at right.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 18
Unknown
Pastor’s Residence, or Manse, United Protestant Church in Palmer
Image is a summer view of the Pastor’s residence, or “Manse”, associated with the United Protestant (Presbyterian) Church in Palmer.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 2
Unknown
Palmer First Church of God near completion in 1949
Image shows the First Church of God in Palmer with construction essentially complete.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 3
Elsie Havens Blue
Log Church Building
Image shows the front of the Lutheran church in Palmer surrounded by trees. Two cars are parked in front of the church.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 4
Unknown, possibly Irv Plitt
Palmer Lutheran Church
Image is of the front (west side) of the log Lutheran church with grass expanse in front and birch trees beyond.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 5
Unknown, possibly Irv Plitt
Palmer Lutheran Church
Image is of the front (west side) of the Palmer Lutheran log church with birch trees in foreground and a mountain beyond. A sign is visible in the left foreground and a plaque is visible on the church wall.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 6
Unknown
Lutheran Church in Palmer, Alaska
Summer view of north and west side of the Lutheran Church in Palmer, Alaska.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 7
Unknown
Lutheran Church in Palmer, Alaska
Summer view of west and south sides of the Lutheran Church in Palmer, Alaska. Construction appears to be complete but grounds are not yet fully cleaned up.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 8
Jackson
Church, Building
Image shows the north side of a log church, identified as the Protestant Church, also commonly referred to as the Community (Presbyterian) Church or the "Church of a Thousand Trees", in Palmer, Alaska. Trees are evident in front and beyond and power lines overhead.
Palmer, Alaska
Church 9
Unknown
Funeral setting in Palmer Protest Church
Image is of the interior of the Palmer Protestant Church, unoccupied pews in foreground, a closed casket in front with floral bouquets prominent.
Palmer, Alaska
Church Construction 1
Unknown
Church, Building
Image shows a man standing on a log wall beside several peeled log rafters with log walls behind and below. Various boards lean against the rafters and a power cord with a light bulb hangs from one rafter. The structure under construction is identified as the Community (Presbyterian) Church of Palmer. There is evidence of light snow cover and the man is warmly dressed. Tress form the backdrop.
Palmer, Alaska
Church Construction 2
Unknown
United Protestant Church under construction in Palmer
Image is a winter view of the United Protestant Church in Palmer under construction. Several men are visible applying roof boards on the log structure. Birch trees are in foreground with snow on the ground.
Palmer, Alaska
