National Historic Landmark · local museum · Kodiak, Alaska

Russian-American Company Magazin

Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.

Alaska's Marine Highway - Baranov Museum - NARA - 7716874Baranov-MuseumRussian American MagazinRussian-American Magazine (19925068093)
Photos via Wikimedia Commons · 4 in the Commons category

The record

Property typeBuilding
AddressMain St. and Mission Rd., Kodiak, AK
Borough or census areaKodiak Island
ListedOct 15, 1966
Listed forArchitecture
Level of significanceNational
Also known asErskine House
Reference number66000954
Type of placelocal museum, museum
DesignationsNational Historic Landmark
Contributing resources1 building
StandingYes

The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗

Visiting

AddressMain St. and Mission Rd., Kodiak, AK
Websitekodiakhistorymuseum.org ↗
Coordinates57.7877° N, 152.4034° W · Directions ↗
Nearest national park unitKatmai National Park & Preserve · 111 miles · on Park Atlas
Federal campgrounds nearbyKodiak National Wildlife Refuge Cabins 4 miles
This one you can go inside. Hours and admission change with the season; the website above has the current schedule.

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Reference

Questions people ask

When was Russian-American Company Magazin listed on the National Register?

Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.

Source: National Park Service

Can I visit Russian-American Company Magazin?

Yes. Russian-American Company Magazin is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.

Source: Official website

Where is Russian-American Company Magazin?

Main St. and Mission Rd., Kodiak, Kodiak Island, Alaska. The nearest national park unit is Katmai National Park & Preserve, 111 miles away.

Source: Katmai National Park & Preserve

Are there historic photographs or drawings of Russian-American Company Magazin?

Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.

Source: Library of Congress

Where is the nomination form for Russian-American Company Magazin?

The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.

Source: National Archives

Are there campgrounds near Russian-American Company Magazin?

One federal campground is within reach, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Cabins, 4 miles away.

Source: Campsite Atlas

Is there cell service at Russian-American Company Magazin?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Sources

Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000954. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.