Pioneer Home, Sitka
Originally built as a log barracks by the Russians in the 1800s, the Sitka Pioneer Home has undergone significant transformations over the years. Initially serving as quarters for the U.S. Marines stationed in Sitka until 1892, the buildings stood idle after the base was closed in 1912.
In response to the growing need for a home to accommodate pioneers, prospectors, and others unable to care for themselves, the Alaska Pioneer Home was established in Sitka in 1913. Representative Arthur G. Shoup introduced a bill to appropriate funds for the home, utilizing the old barracks with permission from the Navy Department. Initially, only indigent men were admitted to the home.
As the years passed, the original buildings became dilapidated and costly to maintain. In response, Congress granted the former Naval Reserve to the Territory of Alaska, leading to the construction of the present concrete building in the 1930s. This new facility provided accommodation for 170 men, but there were no provisions for women until the 1949 Legislature funded a separate home for women. Subsequent additions, including the North Wing, expanded the capacity and improved the facilities of the Pioneer Home.
Today, the Sitka Pioneer Home serves as an assisted living facility, offering care for residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia. Visitors can stroll through beautifully manicured gardens in front of the home and explore the gift shop, which features Alaska arts and crafts made by the residents.
In response to the growing need for a home to accommodate pioneers, prospectors, and others unable to care for themselves, the Alaska Pioneer Home was established in Sitka in 1913. Representative Arthur G. Shoup introduced a bill to appropriate funds for the home, utilizing the old barracks with permission from the Navy Department. Initially, only indigent men were admitted to the home.
As the years passed, the original buildings became dilapidated and costly to maintain. In response, Congress granted the former Naval Reserve to the Territory of Alaska, leading to the construction of the present concrete building in the 1930s. This new facility provided accommodation for 170 men, but there were no provisions for women until the 1949 Legislature funded a separate home for women. Subsequent additions, including the North Wing, expanded the capacity and improved the facilities of the Pioneer Home.
Today, the Sitka Pioneer Home serves as an assisted living facility, offering care for residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia. Visitors can stroll through beautifully manicured gardens in front of the home and explore the gift shop, which features Alaska arts and crafts made by the residents.
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Sight Name: Pioneer Home
Sight Location: Sitka, USA (See walking tours in Sitka)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Sitka, USA (See walking tours in Sitka)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Sitka, Alaska
Create Your Own Walk in Sitka
Creating your own self-guided walk in Sitka is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings Walk
The historical landmarks of Sitka serve as windows to pivotal moments in Alaska's past. From battlegrounds and fortresses to churches, schools, and military bases, these locations offer a fascinating peek into Sitka's varied and influential history, highlighting its significant contributions to both Alaskan and American narratives.
Among these sites is Sheldon Jackson College.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Among these sites is Sheldon Jackson College.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Sitka Introduction Walking Tour
Rubbing shoulders with the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, the coastal town of Sitka boasts a fascinating past, having served first as the capital of Russian America and then the Alaska Territory.
The name Sitka is derived from "Shee At'ik谩," which in the Tlingit language (of the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska and Western Canada) means"people on the outside of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
The name Sitka is derived from "Shee At'ik谩," which in the Tlingit language (of the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska and Western Canada) means"people on the outside of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles