Sitka, Alaska – Image 2457

Sitka is Alaska’s fourth largest city with a population of over 8,500 and was once the capital of Russian America. It is now famous for its lovely setting and rich history. On October 18, 1867, now celebrated as Alaska Day, Sitka was the site of the formal transfer of Alaska to the United State. Russian had sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million or about two cents an acre. This photo illustrates a card in my collection of blank 5×7 inch photo note cards called Coho Photo Notes. Camera: Nikon F/3, Lens: 35-70mm f/2.8 Nikkor, Film 35mm Velvia slide film-Mark Kelley