OSCAR ANDERSON HOUSE

ANCHORAGE, AK

Bill Popp endorsement of Suzanne LaFrance On April 10, 2024, Bill Popp endorsed Suzanne LaFrance for mayor of Anchorage. Popp finished third in the race, while LaFrance finished first and incumbent Dave Bronson finished second. The race is headed for a runoff on May 14. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Bill Popp endorsement of Suzanne LaFrance Credit: The Alaska Landmine

The Oscar Anderson House is a historical home located in Anchorage, Alaska. Built in 1915, it is the oldest surviving house in Anchorage and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was built by Swedish immigrant Oscar Anderson and his family, who moved to Alaska in 1909.

The two-story, wood-frame house is an example of the Craftsman-style architecture popular in the early 20th century. The exterior features a large, wrap-around porch and a gabled roof with exposed rafters. The interior of the house includes a large living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms.

The house is adorned with many original features, including built-in cabinets, woodwork, and light fixtures. The house also has a unique basement that was used as a root cellar and a coal storage area.

Today, the Oscar Anderson House is a museum and a testament to Anchorage’s early history. Visitors can tour the house, learn about its history, and explore the grounds. The site also hosts a variety of events, such as weddings and cultural festivals. This historic house serves as an important reminder of Anchorage’s past.

OSCAR ANDERSON HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ANCHORAGE AK. US MID #8400200009

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Bill Popp endorsement of Suzanne LaFrance On April 10, 2024, Bill Popp endorsed Suzanne LaFrance for mayor of Anchorage. Popp finished third in the race, while LaFrance finished first and incumbent Dave Bronson finished second. The race is headed for a runoff on May 14. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Bill Popp endorsement of Suzanne LaFrance On April 10, 2024, Bill Popp endorsed Suzanne LaFrance for mayor of Anchorage. Popp finished third in the race, while LaFrance finished first and incumbent Dave Bronson finished second. The race is headed for a runoff on May 14. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Bill Popp endorsement of Suzanne LaFrance On April 10, 2024, Bill Popp endorsed Suzanne LaFrance for mayor of Anchorage. Popp finished third in the race, while LaFrance finished first and incumbent Dave Bronson finished second. The race is headed for a runoff on May 14. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Eagle River, Alaska
Anchorage Legislative Town Hall 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, many Anchorage legislators participated in a Town Hall event at UAA's Cuddy Hall. Participants voiced concerns about topics ranging from education funding to energy and artificial intelligence. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Anchorage Legislative Town Hall 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, many Anchorage legislators participated in a Town Hall event at UAA's Cuddy Hall. Participants voiced concerns about topics ranging from education funding to energy and artificial intelligence. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Anchorage Legislative Town Hall 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, many Anchorage legislators participated in a Town Hall event at UAA's Cuddy Hall. Participants voiced concerns about topics ranging from education funding to energy and artificial intelligence. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Anchorage Legislative Town Hall 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, many Anchorage legislators participated in a Town Hall event at UAA's Cuddy Hall. Participants voiced concerns about topics ranging from education funding to energy and artificial intelligence. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Anchorage Legislative Town Hall 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, many Anchorage legislators participated in a Town Hall event at UAA's Cuddy Hall. Participants voiced concerns about topics ranging from education funding to energy and artificial intelligence. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Anchorage Legislative Town Hall 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, many Anchorage legislators participated in a Town Hall event at UAA's Cuddy Hall. Participants voiced concerns about topics ranging from education funding to energy and artificial intelligence. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Anchorage Legislative Town Hall 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, many Anchorage legislators participated in a Town Hall event at UAA's Cuddy Hall. Participants voiced concerns about topics ranging from education funding to energy and artificial intelligence. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"
Anchorage Legislative Town Hall 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, many Anchorage legislators participated in a Town Hall event at UAA's Cuddy Hall. Participants voiced concerns about topics ranging from education funding to energy and artificial intelligence. Photo credit: "Photo used via Creative Commons license courtesy Paxson Woelber, the Alaska Landmine"

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OSCAR ANDERSON HOUSE
420 M STREET
ANCHORAGE
AK
99501

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OSCAR ANDERSON HOUSE Information

MID # 8400200009
Name OSCAR ANDERSON HOUSE
Alternate Name OSCAR ANDERSON HOUSE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 61.218245, -149.905905
CODES FIPS State Code: 02
FIPS County Code: 020
US Census Tract: 001200
US Census Block: 1001