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"Eddystone
Inn has stolen our heart. We came seeking romance,
solitude, adventure and comforts. Eddystone gave us
all of these at the highest level possible. Absolute
Perfection."
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2898 Sawmill
Creek Road
Sitka, Alaska 99835
(907) 747-3313
eddystoneinn@hotmail.com
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"Our
stay here has completely exceeded our expectations! The
scenery is spectacular and seating and eating your wonderful
breakfast as we watch eagles fly by is great!
We will highly recommend your B&B to all we know who come to Alaska." |
-Harold & Barbara
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a wonderful time we had at your comfy B&B "Eddystone
Inn" in beautiful Sitka. We will make it a certainty
to return for another visit! |
-Gordon
and Julie Price
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for the great hospitality and the most wonderful place
to stay. This is truly a gorgeous place to hang out.
Hope to return soon. |
-Jim
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| Below are some of the main attractions
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| Sitka Alaska has lots of rich
history and we are lucky to be able to take a look back in
time through pictures. The Alaska State Library is home to
perhaps the best historical photo collection in the state. Sitka
Alaska Historical Photos |
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| Alaska Day Festival |
| Alaska Day is the anniversary of the formal
transfer of the territory and the raising of the US. flag at
Sitka on October 18, 1867. The Alaska Day Festival is a week
long festival in Sitka every October endng October 18th with
a state holiday and parade. Learn more
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| Photos of Sitka,
Alaska |
| Located on the shores of Baranof Island
where the mountains meet the Pacific Ocean makes Sitka one
of the most beautiful towns in Alaska. This collect of photos
of Sitka is brought to you by Eddystone and all pictures were
taken by Tyler Eddy. |
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| This museum is located in the
Centennial Building and packed with interesting things from
Sitka history. The Collection is mostly made up of everyday
items from mining, logging, and Russian artifacts. more |
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This museum
houses one of Alaska's oldest native culture collections.
Dr. Sheldon Jackson started the collection when he was head
of education in the state of Alaska from 1895-1900. It appears
to be a rather small museum, but every little nick and cranny
is filled. more
Open 8:00am - 5:00pm daily in the summer
months and 10:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday thru Saturday in the
winter months. Admission is $2.00
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Built in 1842 makes this building
the oldest original Russian built building in Sitka. Built
by the Russian American Company for the residence Bishop
of the Orthodox Church. The building has been restored to
what it might have looked like in the 1850's when it was
used as a school, Bishop's house, and chapel.
The house is open 8:30am - 4:30pm in the
summer months and tours are available at 2:30pm, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays in the winter months. Picture
of the Russian Bishops House in Sitka, Alaska
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Castle Hill (Baranof Castle
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| This was the stronghold of the Kiksadi clan before
a Russian building was built. This building was known as Baranof's
Castle built in 1837. It would burn down twice before they
did not rebuild it anymore. On October 18, 1867 the transfer
of Alaska to the United States took place there, due to the
fact that it was Alaska capital at the time. Every year on
October 18th the transfer is celebrated during a very large
celebration. Learn more about Alaska
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| Standing tall in the center of town this is a
must see. It houses am important collection of Russian Orthodox
art and church treasures. The cathedral was built 1844 - 48
but was totally destroyed by fire in January 1966. Open when
cruise ships are in town (Summertime Only). A $1.00 donation
is requested. Picture
of St Michaels Cathedral in Sitka, Alaska |
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| By The Sea Episcopal Church In 1895 Peter Trimble
Rowe was elected Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of Alaska.
Since Sitka was the capital of Alaska, it was chosen as the "See
City" by Bishop Rowe. In 1899 the first service was held
in St. Peter's. In 1901 St. Peter's was chartered as Alaska's
Pro Cathedral. Located directly behind the Church is the Bishop's
Residence referred to in Sitka as the "See House".
Bishop Rowe built this house in 1905 with his own hands. The
doors to St. Peter's have never been locked, and the church
continues to be used by many as a place of quiet and prayer.
In the past, the See House has been used as an elementary school
and preschool. It continues today to be the Church Rectory
and a place of meeting for community organizations. Picture
of St. Peter's by the Sea in Sitka, Alaska |
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| Local women perform authentic Russian dances
in authentic costumes. They perform when cruise ships are in
town. Inquire at the Centennial Building, downtown, for full
details. |
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| A pioneering wildlife project, the Raptor Center
has for years proven that dedicated volunteer effort and innovative
veterinary medicine can make a life-or-death difference on
Alaska's raptors (birds of prey). Located in an old University
of Alaska building the center completes its goal of releasing
into the wild all rehabilitated birds. A few never recover
flight and remain housed at the Center's outdoor display. Visitors
are welcome at the Raptor Center's expanded facility. May 1-Sept.
30: 8am-4pm daily. Winters Hours: please call for tours. $10
for adults, $5 for children. Call (907) 747-8662 for information.
Email at arrc@ptialaska.net. Pictures
of Eagles and other Alaska wildlife in Sitka, Alaska |
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| Built by the Alaska Pulp Corporation this park
was dedicated in July 1995 short after the corporation shut
down. Whale Park is a small sheltered picnic area that is sprouting
with boardwalk. Each of the two board walks take you down to
the water edge where you can view the wildlife. Humpback whales
come through in the spring and fall. Viewing scopes are provided
for they are feeding off shore. Located about 4 miles south
of downtown. Pictures of Whales and
other Alaska wildlife in Sitka |
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| During WWII it was feared that
more than just the Aluetians would be attacked. This would
have put Sitka on the number one place to be attacked, do
to the fact it is on the open ocean. In order to make defenses
for the possible attack, Japonski Island was connected by
a man-made causeway in the 1940's to the surrounding chain
of islands which served as a location for bunkers and gunning
sites. Even though the bunkers still stand on this causeway
it is only accessible by boat. The island was connected to
Sitka by the O'Connell Bridge in 1972. Presently, it is the
site of a USCG Air Station and Boat Station, University of
Alaska Southeast, Mt. Edgecumbe High School, Southeast Alaska
Regional Health Center, Rocky Guiterrez Airport, and a handful
of homes. Picture
of World War II bunker on the causeway in Sitka, Alaska |
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| Located on a small hill behind the Pioneer Home
this block house was used to separate the Russia and the Tlingit
sections of town. |
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