David Reamer | Alaska history

Albert Winchell made a promise but keeping his word meant he eventually exhausted virtually every asset and all the energy he possessed.

Histories of Alaska: Before becoming a state, Alaska was a department, a district and a territory, bringing governors from all over the U.S. and even Canada.

Histories of Alaska: Dating back over 100 years, 28 unidentified persons have been buried at Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery.

Paul Fromming was charged with two counts of first-degree murder from the deaths, which allegedly stemmed from a dispute over moonshine.

The criticisms came from all sides, including visitors, a Rolling Stone writer and even an Oklahoma businessman.

Histories of Alaska: The series of articles for the Whittier News in California triggered letters, editorials and proclamations of Fairbanks pride.

Histories of Alaska: A murder in 1899 committed by a man named Martin Severts and his subsequent hanging was the source material for London‘s “The Unexpected.”

“The Girl Alaska,” filmed in 1917 and released in 1919, was mostly forgotten but featured shoots in Juneau, Cordova, Seward and Anchorage.

From tonics to near beers, sodas, ice creams and bootlegged liquor, companies evolved to serve the public demand during the era.

Compared to the other extreme Alaska journeys, Albert Voight’s voyage which ended in California paled in concept and execution.

Histories of Anchorage: From Club 25 to the famed Pagoda steak and the Downtown Deli’s reindeer stew, here’s a look at the diners and dishes that made a mark.

Histories of Alaska: Tales of “The Polly” circulated for decades, an easy way to mix very different eras of Alaska into one story.

Histories of Alaska: After a sack of gold priced at nearly $100,000 in current value went missing, a vigilance committee attempted to resolve the matter.

Histories of Alaska: A healthy 180 pounds at the beginning of June 1961, Kentucky resident William “Bill” Waters weighed only 90 when he was found more than two months later.

Martin Itjen used showmanship, persistence and a good bit of ingenuity to capitalize on the legend of gangster Soapy Smith.