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St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

Juneau, Alaska

The church was built before the US bought Alaska from Russia. It’s an octagon shaped building. Contains several Russian Icons! 

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The building was constructed in 1893, and used local Alaska timber.

The floor plan is based on an ancient Jerusalem temple.

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