Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

The church structure measures 16 feet by 26 feet and features traditional squared spruce logs with precise dove-tailed corners and a bell tower.

Originally constructed in 1894 using local spruce logs, the church was relocated to its current location in 1900 near the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet.

The church incorporates essential Orthodox elements including an iconostasis, representing the continuation of Russian religious traditions in Alaska through architectural features.

Visitors can access both the historical church and the newer 1962 building within the Eklutna Historical Park, which spans 1.6 acres of land.

The structure stands as the oldest building in the Anchorage area and received a substantial renovation grant in 2023 for foundation replacement and log restoration.

Location: Anchorage

GPS coordinates: 61.46092,-149.36150

Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:32