About this property
The Church of the Holy Ascension (Russian: Церковь Вознесения Господня ), also known as the Holy Ascension Orthodox Church , is a prominent landmark in Unalaska, the major community of the western Aleutian Islands in southwestern Alaska. The current church was built in 1894, probably on the site of an 1826 church, and likely using timbers and other elements (including one iconostasis) from the older church. It is one of the oldest churches in Alaska, and is significant as the site from which missionaries brought their religion to the local Aleut people. This evangelization effort was so successful that today's Aleut population is still strongly Orthodox. The church was declared a National Historic Landmark for its architecture, and for its role in the history and culture of Alaska.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000112. It was listed on April 14, 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 Church of the Holy Ascension listed on the National Register?
Church of the Holy Ascension was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Church of the Holy Ascension?
Church of the Holy Ascension is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Church of the Holy Ascension a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Church of the Holy Ascension has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Church of the Holy Ascension?
The period of significance for Church of the Holy Ascension is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1826.
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