National Register of Historic Places

Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church

English Bay, Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska
Listed
June 5, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004587

About this property

Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church is a historic Russian Orthodox church in Nanwalek, Alaska. It is named for the Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam. It is now under Diocese of Alaska of the Orthodox Church in America. The settlement (first known as Alexandrovsk, and later as English Bay) was established during 1784–86 but its first church building was not built until about 1870. The current church building was built in about 1930 or before, and has been described as "a study in economical use of existing materials" and as having "no architectural distinction". It consists of two small rectangular buildings joined together; the nave section was possibly once a dance hall and the altar section was possibly once part of a local store. It is argued nonetheless that the building "is an unusual example of adaptive use, and retains the integrity of its use over the past half century as the community R.O. church". The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Location

English Bay, Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska
59.35631, -151.92151

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When was Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church listed on the National Register?

Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church?

Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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