About this property
The Chief Shakes Historic Site is a historic collection of original and recreated Native Alaskan artifacts. It is located on Shakes Island, inside Wrangell Harbor, Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska. The most prominent feature of the site is a 1940 reconstruction of a Tlingit community house. This structure incorporates six original house posts, carved poles similar to totem poles. The house posts, four of which are from the community house of Chief Shakes, a line of like-named Tlingit clan leaders, are reported to be among the oldest known to survive.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000918. It was listed on October 26, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Chief Shakes Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Chief Shakes Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 26, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Chief Shakes Historic Site?
Chief Shakes Historic Site is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chief Shakes Historic Site?
The period of significance for Chief Shakes Historic Site is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Chief Shakes Historic Site?
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