#50 • 1920 Dept. of the Interior Anchorage Land Sale Correspondence & Photo

Part of December 2024 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $25.00

Status: Sold

Category: Alaskana

Correspondence from the Department of the Interior c.1920 indicating the third installment payment of $37.50 for a property in Anchorage, Alaska, likely purchased in the historic town site auction of 1915; total purchase price of $280. Housed in a vintage frame with an undated black and white snapshot of a gentleman relaxing in a lawn chair in front of a home, presumed to be situated on the property referenced within the receipt. Measures approximately 8.75" x 12.75" tall.