St. Michael's Cathedral
Historic church in Alaska. Built 1848 by Siergiej Padiukow. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
St. Michael's Cathedral is a cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska, at Lincoln and Maksoutoff Streets in Sitka, Alaska. The earliest Orthodox cathedral in the New World, it was built in the nineteenth century, when Alaska was under the control of Russia, though this structure burned down in 1966. After 1872, the cathedral came under the control of the Diocese of Alaska. It had been a National Historic Landmark since 1962, notable as an important legacy of Russian influence in North America and Southeast Alaska in particular.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Lincoln and Maksoutoff District, Sitka, AK |
| Borough or census area | Sitka |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Architecture, Religion |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000165 |
| Built | 1848 · more from the 1840s |
| Architect | Siergiej Padiukow |
| Type of place | cathedral |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Lincoln and Maksoutoff District, Sitka, AK |
| Coordinates | 57.0500° N, 135.3353° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Sitka | 23 listed places in Sitka → |
| Nearest national park unit | Sitka National Historical Park · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Samsing Cove Cabin 5 miles · Starrigavan Creek Cabin 6 miles · Starrigavan Campground And Day Use 6 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
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Questions people ask
When was St. Michael's Cathedral 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
When was St. Michael's Cathedral built?
1848, designed by Siergiej Padiukow.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit St. Michael's Cathedral?
Yes. St. Michael's Cathedral is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is St. Michael's Cathedral?
Lincoln and Maksoutoff District, Sitka, Sitka, Alaska. The nearest national park unit is Sitka National Historical Park, 1 mile away.
Source: Sitka National Historical Park
Are there historic photographs or drawings of St. Michael's Cathedral?
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 St. Michael's Cathedral?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near St. Michael's Cathedral?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Samsing Cove Cabin, 5 miles away. Starrigavan Creek Cabin is 6 miles away, and Starrigavan Campground And Day Use is 6 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at St. Michael's Cathedral?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE 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 66000165. 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. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.