National Historic Landmark

Russian Bishop's House

Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000025

About this property

The Russian Bishop's House (Russian: Русский Архиерейский Дом), once the Russian Mission Orphanage (Russian: Российская Миссия Орфанадж), is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at Lincoln and Monastery Streets in Sitka, Alaska. Built in 1841–43, this log structure is one of the oldest surviving buildings of Russian America, and was one of the centerpieces of the Russian Orthodox church's efforts to spread its influence among the natives of Alaska. It was the home and administrative center of Ivan Veniaminov, the first Bishop of Alaska, later canonized as Innocent of Alaska. The house is now a unit of Sitka National Historical Park, and is administered by the National Park Service.

Location

Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska
57.05152, -135.33109

Categories

ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

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When was Russian Bishop's House listed on the National Register?

Russian Bishop's House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Russian Bishop's House?

Russian Bishop's House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Russian Bishop's House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Russian Bishop's House 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 Russian Bishop's House?

The period of significance for Russian Bishop's House is recorded as the industrial era.

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