National Register of Historic Places

Red Dragon Historic District

Cordova, Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska
Listed
August 30, 1982
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
82004899

About this property

The Red Dragon Historic District encompasses the historic buildings of the St. George's Episcopal mission in Cordova, Alaska. It includes two buildings: the St. George's Episcopal Church, a modest wood-frame structure completed in 1919, and the "Red Dragon" Reading Room, so named because of its traditionally bright red exterior. The Red Dragon was built in 1908, and was the second structure erected in Cordova. It has long served as a social and recreational venue for the Cordova community, and for many years also housed the city's public library. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

Cordova, Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska
60.54153, -145.75789

Categories

ARTEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURERELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Cordova Post Office and Courthouse
Industrial
0.2 mi
St. Michael the Archangel Church
Industrial
0.6 mi
Reception Building
Industrial
0.8 mi

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When was Red Dragon Historic District listed on the National Register?

Red Dragon Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Red Dragon Historic District?

Red Dragon Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Red Dragon Historic District?

The period of significance for Red Dragon Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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