David Reamer
@anchistorian.bsky.social
Historian with daily Alaska history posts & weekly column (https://www.adn.com/author/david-reamer/). Black Lives in Alaska (2022) co-author & 2023 co-Alaska Historian of the Year. Support at Buy Me a Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/davidreamer).
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missouri." (Yes, that's a Simpsons quote. This is from a 1958 statehood celebration in Anchorage, by Dmitri Kessel for Life magazine). #alaskahistory #alaska
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missouri." (Yes, that's a Simpsons quote. This is from a 1958 statehood celebration in Anchorage, by Dmitri Kessel for Life magazine). #alaskahistory #alaska
Late 1952 new housing development in greater Anchorage, Anchor Park , between E 20th and Northern Lights, east of Lake Otis. $15,600 purchase price is $190k in 2025 money. By George Silk for Life magazine. Map section from 1954. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
November 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Late 1952 new housing development in greater Anchorage, Anchor Park , between E 20th and Northern Lights, east of Lake Otis. $15,600 purchase price is $190k in 2025 money. By George Silk for Life magazine. Map section from 1954. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
I love dramatic old newspaper headlines like this, partially because there's usually some other mundane bit included as well. In this example, "Anchorage Leveled by A-Bomb" but also new dry cleaner!
From June 15, 1955 Anchorage Daily Times: "Anchorage Leveled by A-Bomb." The article notes an "expertly guided atomic missile which exploded at 7:40 am over 7th and D St." But it's not in any history book, probably because it was just an evacuation test. #alaskahistory #alaska
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I love dramatic old newspaper headlines like this, partially because there's usually some other mundane bit included as well. In this example, "Anchorage Leveled by A-Bomb" but also new dry cleaner!
From June 15, 1955 Anchorage Daily Times: "Anchorage Leveled by A-Bomb." The article notes an "expertly guided atomic missile which exploded at 7:40 am over 7th and D St." But it's not in any history book, probably because it was just an evacuation test. #alaskahistory #alaska
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
From June 15, 1955 Anchorage Daily Times: "Anchorage Leveled by A-Bomb." The article notes an "expertly guided atomic missile which exploded at 7:40 am over 7th and D St." But it's not in any history book, probably because it was just an evacuation test. #alaskahistory #alaska
Do you hate snow and want all snowmen arrested? And want the entire process documented? Then do I have the postcard for you. Circa 1909, from Ballarat, Australia.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Do you hate snow and want all snowmen arrested? And want the entire process documented? Then do I have the postcard for you. Circa 1909, from Ballarat, Australia.
July 1975, an aerial view of Kenai and the mouth of the Kenai River. Via Anchorage Museum. #alaskahistory #alaska
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
July 1975, an aerial view of Kenai and the mouth of the Kenai River. Via Anchorage Museum. #alaskahistory #alaska
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Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Reposted by David Reamer
Reposted by David Reamer
In honor of world #PickleDay, here are some pics of dad trying the Pickle Milkshake at EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival.
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In honor of world #PickleDay, here are some pics of dad trying the Pickle Milkshake at EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival.
May 26, 1986, the Alaska Railroad shuttle to Whittier, before the tunnel was expanded. It opened for vehicle traffic in 2000. Via John's Alaska Railroad site (www.alaskarails.org/), a fantastic resource if you want some Alaska train lore. #alaskahistory #alaska
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
May 26, 1986, the Alaska Railroad shuttle to Whittier, before the tunnel was expanded. It opened for vehicle traffic in 2000. Via John's Alaska Railroad site (www.alaskarails.org/), a fantastic resource if you want some Alaska train lore. #alaskahistory #alaska
June 1983, an ice cream truck in Anchorage. Archive description says this is around 31st Ave and Dawson St. Via Anchorage Museum. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
June 1983, an ice cream truck in Anchorage. Archive description says this is around 31st Ave and Dawson St. Via Anchorage Museum. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
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Today we honor Brenda Itta-Lee, the 1st AK Native woman to serve in the AK House of Representatives, whose leadership, courage, & commitment to her people continue to inspire across generations.
https://gov.alaska.gov/flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-former-representative-brenda-itta-lee/
https://gov.alaska.gov/flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-former-representative-brenda-itta-lee/
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Today we honor Brenda Itta-Lee, the 1st AK Native woman to serve in the AK House of Representatives, whose leadership, courage, & commitment to her people continue to inspire across generations.
https://gov.alaska.gov/flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-former-representative-brenda-itta-lee/
https://gov.alaska.gov/flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-former-representative-brenda-itta-lee/
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I just found out when Josh & my film "ILP" is playing at the Anchorage International Film Festival! It'll be Sunday, Dec 7th at 10:00 am at the Anchorage Museum. I hope you can join us for this film & for more of the wonderful festival. anchoragefilmfestival.org/festival-sch...
November 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I just found out when Josh & my film "ILP" is playing at the Anchorage International Film Festival! It'll be Sunday, Dec 7th at 10:00 am at the Anchorage Museum. I hope you can join us for this film & for more of the wonderful festival. anchoragefilmfestival.org/festival-sch...
Nov 13, 1942, the USS Juneau light cruiser was destroyed at the Battle of Guadalcanal with only ten survivors. The five Sullivan brothers were among the dead. They enlisted in 1941 with the stipulation of serving together. #juneauhistory #alaskahistory
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Nov 13, 1942, the USS Juneau light cruiser was destroyed at the Battle of Guadalcanal with only ten survivors. The five Sullivan brothers were among the dead. They enlisted in 1941 with the stipulation of serving together. #juneauhistory #alaskahistory
Am I picturing a horrible Alaska horror movie based off this image? Yes, yes I am. "Not the ice worms, not the ice worms! AAAAAGGGHHH, they're in my eyes!" And so forth.
1902 "Father of the Glaciers" by photographer Clarence Leroy Andrews, possibly at Muir Glacier. Via University of Oregon #alaskahistory #alaska
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Am I picturing a horrible Alaska horror movie based off this image? Yes, yes I am. "Not the ice worms, not the ice worms! AAAAAGGGHHH, they're in my eyes!" And so forth.
1902 "Father of the Glaciers" by photographer Clarence Leroy Andrews, possibly at Muir Glacier. Via University of Oregon #alaskahistory #alaska
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
1902 "Father of the Glaciers" by photographer Clarence Leroy Andrews, possibly at Muir Glacier. Via University of Oregon #alaskahistory #alaska
Circa 1983 Yukon/Alaska themed drink recipes from a Northwest Airlines and Yukon Jack whisky. #alaskahistory #alaska
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Circa 1983 Yukon/Alaska themed drink recipes from a Northwest Airlines and Yukon Jack whisky. #alaskahistory #alaska
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1973 story about searching for a sasquatch or bigfoot in the Alaska ghost town of Portlock, from the Alaska Living magazine insert for the April 15, 1973 Anchorage Daily News #alaskahistory #bigfoot #sasquatch #alaska
March 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
1973 story about searching for a sasquatch or bigfoot in the Alaska ghost town of Portlock, from the Alaska Living magazine insert for the April 15, 1973 Anchorage Daily News #alaskahistory #bigfoot #sasquatch #alaska
Circa 1980 Die Hard car battery commercial based on its ability to work in Anchorage. "I think the Die Hard was probably designed with Anchorage in mind." #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Circa 1980 Die Hard car battery commercial based on its ability to work in Anchorage. "I think the Die Hard was probably designed with Anchorage in mind." #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
1970s "Alaska Marijuana Pickers" T-shirt. Via Ebay, not my listing (ebay.us/m/83LNeA). #alaskahistory #alaska
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
1970s "Alaska Marijuana Pickers" T-shirt. Via Ebay, not my listing (ebay.us/m/83LNeA). #alaskahistory #alaska
After the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, soldiers rescue rabbits from an abandoned store display in Anchorage. The rabbits had run out of food, and their water had frozen. Via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
After the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, soldiers rescue rabbits from an abandoned store display in Anchorage. The rabbits had run out of food, and their water had frozen. Via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
Circa 1974, the Garden Island Party Store in Fairbanks. By Spencer Grant, via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Circa 1974, the Garden Island Party Store in Fairbanks. By Spencer Grant, via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska
Circa 1974, a couple embracing in Anchorage, at Fourth Avenue and C Street. By Spencer Grant, via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Circa 1974, a couple embracing in Anchorage, at Fourth Avenue and C Street. By Spencer Grant, via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
Circa 1974, Fourth Avenue looking west from C Street, past the Turf News adult bookstore, Panhandle Bar, and Army/Navy Surplus. By Spencer Grant, via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Circa 1974, Fourth Avenue looking west from C Street, past the Turf News adult bookstore, Panhandle Bar, and Army/Navy Surplus. By Spencer Grant, via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
Land Rover equipped with "gas sniffing" device in Anchorage after being airlifted from Massachusetts. After the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, it was used to detect gas leaks. Via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Land Rover equipped with "gas sniffing" device in Anchorage after being airlifted from Massachusetts. After the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, it was used to detect gas leaks. Via Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. #alaskahistory #alaska #anchoragehistory