Histories of Anchorage: In 1990, a promoter scheduled 2 Live Crew for a performance at the Egan Convention Center, and the city came down hard. The drama continued with Snoop Doggy Dogg several years later.
There have been at least four privately owned lions in Anchorage history, and multiple lion-related lawsuits.
Histories of Anchorage: “I had no intention of being critical when I wrote it,” winner Louise Birkeland declared. “I love Alaska and I love Anchorage. I just want to see Anchorage grow and develop into a better community so that I can have a better home.”
Alaska history: Newsweek, Life and other publications seized upon the scandalous combination of the beautiful blonde, her older husband, and her lover, a local jazz drummer.
Histories of Anchorage: Fairview used to be called Eastchester. Then it almost became Garden City or Gardenwood. Government’s Hill’s naming origin is more complicated.
According to contemporary estimates, as much as 10,000 tons of volcanic particulates fell on Anchorage. A quarter-inch thick layer of ash draped the city, in every crevice and cranny.
Histories of Anchorage: The area was first cleared as a firebreak in 1917. Since then, it's been home to everything from Vietnam War protests to yoga classes.
Histories of Anchorage: The Anchorage Northern Knights basketball team was minor league but featured athletes who played for the NBA in the past or would play for the NBA in the future.
History: In Alaska, fireweed is a popular and useful plant -- calls to make it the official state flower date back to at least 1930. Elsewhere, it's often been associated with fire, bombings and devastation.
Histories of Anchorage: Despite the sense of humor associated with every mention, Basher was very much a legitimate, incorporated town, with its own mayor, chief of police and clerk.
Histories of Anchorage: The mudflats have inspired some of the most enduring and gruesome Anchorage urban legends. The reality is even more haunting.
Alaska history: While many Lower 48 states make similar jokes — especially New Jersey and Florida — the mosquito is an enduring cornerstone of Alaska lore.
