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Anchorage was established in 1914 as a railroad construction port for the Alaska Railroad, which was built between 1915 and 1923. Ship Creek Landing, where the railroad headquarters was located, quickly became a tent city; Anchorage was incorporated on November 23, 1920. The city's economy in the 1920s centered around the railroad. Between the 1930s and the 1950s, the city experienced massive growth as air transportation and the military became increasingly important. Merrill Field opened in 1930, and Anchorage International Airport opened in 1951. Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson were constructed in the 1940s.
The Good Friday or "Great Alaska" Earthquake on March 27, 1964. View of Fourth Avenue

On March 27, 1964, Anchorage was hit by the moment magnitude 9.2 Good Friday Earthquake, which killed 115 Alaskans and caused $1.8 billion in damage (2007 U.S. dollars). The earth-shaking event lasted nearly five minutes; most structures that failed remained intact the first few minutes, then failed with repeated flexing. Rebuilding dominated the city in the mid 1960s.

In 1968, oil was discovered in Prudhoe Bay, and the resulting oil boom spurred further growth in Anchorage. In 1975, Anchorage merged with Eagle River, Girdwood, Glen Alps, and several other communities. The merger expanded the city, known officially as the Municipality of Anchorage. The city continued to grow in the 1980s, and capital projects and an aggressive beautification campaign took place.

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1am flight Anchorage-Denver. Not feeling very satisfied right now. Next year.

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Anchorage Flights packedd too. Im ready to be home. In my huge bed!! With my babiess:) #AuntyTweet

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@LindsayLove21 I know! I drove home from anchorage tonight with my mom and the entire time she didn't stop telling me what I was doing wrong

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@AKgirl_97 Hi Emily Did you graduate from East High School in Anchorage in 1997?

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Sleeping Lady Bed and Breakfast
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Here at Sleeping Lady Bed and Breakfast we provide you elegant hospitality. Enjoy our new state of the art facility built 5 years ago that is modern and contemporary. Relax in the luxury of our tranquil downtown Anchorage, Alaska get away. Each room is pe...
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Regal Air Alaska Fishing Trips (2012-05-22)
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Regal Air Alaska Fishing Trips start with a scenic flight from Anchorage and an adventurous journey to where the fishing action is, so whether you are a novice of seasoned angler, Regal Air can accommodate you. Specializing in salmon fishing, you get to enjoy the best salmon streams and fishing spots for Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Arctic char and grayling. Regal Air Alaska Fishing Trips offer guided and unguided fishing trips and will provide all the necessary gear, guides and destinations for your fly fishing or spinning reel fishing adventure. So come to where the fish are biting, Regal Air Alaska Fishing Trips know exactly where, and if one day isn't enough, they will source the perfect Alaskan Fishing Lodge for you that includes excellent service, great food and incredible fishing.
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Rust’s Anchorage Flightseeing Tours (2012-05-16)
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Rust’s Anchorage Flightseeing Tours take off from Lake Hood Airport in Anchorage in their fleets of Cessna, deHavilland Beaver and Turbine Otter seaplanes, and offer you a flightseeing tour of a lifetime with exhilarating sights and wildlife a guarantee. Year round tours are available to Discover McKinley and Denali National Park, to Prince William Sound for a glacier tour, plus a wildlife and glacier tour, an Anchorage flightseeing safari and a come chase the race with a Iditarod Sled Dog race. Bush pilots ensure maximum comfort and safety and all passengers have their own large window seat to ensure excellent views of wildlife, bears, whales, glaciers, mountains and more. Come experience the Alaskan wilderness the awe inspiring way, with Rust’s Anchorage Flightseeing Tours.
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Earth Bed & Breakfast & Tours
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Featuring a unique blend of International elegance with the Alaskan Experience, Earth B&B is well known as THE home away from home for mountain climbers, fishermen, photographers and other adventurers from across the globe. Our private accommodations ar...
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Sicily's Pizza
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
New Gourmet Pizzas. Welcome to the Sicily's Pizza web site! Finally, you have this unique opportunity to order your favorite delicious pizza online--as well as many more tasty dishes that our cooks make specially for you.
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Phillips Cruises & Tours, LLC
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Cruise the calm protected waters of Prince William Sound and come face to face with tidewater glaciers plus an amazing array of wildlife on the 26 Glacier Cruise. Our vessel is the fastest and most luxurious high-speed catamaran in Alaska. No seasickness ...
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The Marx Bros. Cafe
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Our style is "innovative contemporary cuisine", featuring fresh Alaskan seafood, gamemeats and unique ingredients in imaginative preparations from a menu that is revised daily to incorporate the day's "specials". To compliment the food there is an extensi...
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Rust's Flying Service (2012-05-16)
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Rust's Flying Service based in Anchorage offers Alaska flightseeing tours and Alaska day tours like bear viewing and fly-in fishing as well as remote trout and salmon fishing trips, hunting trips, remote Alaska lodge experiences and more. An experienced crew of Alaska bush pilots ensure meticulous attention to safety, comfort and satisfaction, making your Alaska air taxi trip a memorable one, whether you are fly fishing, bear viewing deep in the Alaskan wilderness, or enjoying breathtaking flightseeing excursions. Alaskan wilderness float trips are also available via recommended outfitters and they give one the opportunity to experience Alaska's backcountry first hand and really take in the awesome wilderness and scenery.
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Regal Air Alaska Bear Viewing Tours (2012-05-22)
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Regal Air Alaska Bear Viewing Tours offers incredible flightseeing tours out of Anchorage to some of the best bear viewing locations for the ultimate bear watching adventure. Home to plenty of brown or grizzly bears and black bears, these bear viewing shore excursions by Regal Air Alaska Bear Viewing Tours offer safe and astounding journeys into their habitat by foot, ATV and half day and full day tours are available. Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, tourists and lifelong Alaskans, these bear viewing excursions promise to astound and delight as they catch salmon, frolic with their cubs and play in the meadows and even dig for clams on the beaches of Cook Inlet. This bear viewing tour promises to be the highlight of your tour with Regal Air Alaska Bear Viewing Tours.
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Alaska Magnolia Bed and Breakfast
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Welcome to Alaska and we hope you enjoy your stay in the largest, most exciting State in the union. Alaska Magnolias Bed & Breakfast is located in Midtown Anchorage, 10 minutes from the International Airport, 5 minutes from Downtown Anchorage and adjace...
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Bombay Deluxe
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Welcome to Bombay Deluxe - the spice of life... Serving the Finest Indian Cuisine in Alaska Tanatlize your taste buds in a Romantic and relaxing atomosphere and ignite your appetite as you watch your favorite Tandoori items being cooked in our Tandoor (...
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Regal Air (2012-05-22)
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Regal Air based in Anchorage offers flightseeing tours of a lifetime, where you can experience the true Alaska. The best way to view the magnificent wilderness, scenic areas, glaciers and volcanoes is to take to the skies. Regal Air offers the complete Alaskan experience with bear viewing, fishing, and river rafting as well as Alaska National Park Eco Trekking, Alaska Iditarod Tours, Alaska shore excursions and more. Regal Air offers an air taxi and air charter service with a safe and diverse fleet including float planes and knowledgeable pilots. Flights are also ideal for business including logistics and planning involved in flights to remote areas, plus they have expanded their operations to include participation in aerial surveys of Alaska.
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Leopard Trax
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Leopard Trax is the independent Alaska vacation and custom itinerary planner. We specialize in custom itinerary planning for the independent traveler or Group. Choose either a custom trip or one of our pre-designed plans. They always include rated and ins...
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The Bridge Restaurant
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Dine in a covered bridge over scenic Ship Creek. Our incredible view, dÃƒÂ©cor and cuisine that bridges both Asian and European cultures, brings a new taste to Anchorage. Experience the difference!
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Rust's Alaska Bear Viewing (2012-05-17)
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Rust's Alaska Bear Viewing offers a wonderful Alaskan experience from Anchorage flying into remote and wild areas of Alaska to view the brown and black bears up close as they fish for salmon, play or interact in their natural environment. Rust's Alaska Bear Viewing trips include itineraries by boat or plane and come with lunch, bear viewing and spectacular round trip flightseeing from Anchorage. All passengers get a window seat and headset with stunning wildlife viewing along the way including moose, dall sheep and more, and photo stop landings at select destinations as well. The Alaskan Bush pilots ensure a safe and comfortable flight and are knowledgeable about the the wilderness, wildlife and surrounds.
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Rust's Alaska Fly in Fishing Trips (2012-05-17)
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Rust's Alaska Fly in Fishing Trips will take you from Anchorage to the remote Alaska backcountry where you can experience incredible fly fishing for rainbow trout, grayling, Alaska king salmon and silver salmon. These Alaska fly in fishing trips are a wonderful experience for the avid angler and all fishing gear, an expert fly-in fishing guide, meals and accommodations at wilderness cabins are included. The small bush planes equipped with floats, can land on small lakes across Alaska ensuring a secluded, personal and private fishing experience, plus various packages are available depending on your requirements. Come experience the Alaska wilderness, bear viewing and the best fishing time of your life.
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Conner Lake B&B
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Alaskan hospitality and comfortable B&B accommodations located in a still wild corner of Anchorage, convenient to the airport, downtown, and out-of-town. We're that "home-away-from home" so appealing to travelers. We host recreation and business travele...
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Float Experience
Located in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Have you ever wanted to try fishing from a float tube? Experience being pulled around a lake by a 20 inch trout. Great trout fishing is closer to Anchorage than you think. You can go fly fishing in the morning and be back to your hotel in time for lunc...
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