| Alaska Regional Office | U.S. Department of the Interior | |
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| Cultural Resources Team | National Park Service |
| National
Historic Landmarks in Alaska |
Fort
William H. Seward, Haines |
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Haines, Alaska |
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| National
Register Number: 72000190 Resource Type: District Property Type: Defense - Fortification Designated: June 2, 1978 |
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| Established
by Executive Order on December 31, 1898, and first known as Haines Mission,
Fort Seward was the last of 11 military posts established in Alaska during
the territory's gold rushes between 1897 and 1904. Founded for the purpose
of preserving law and order among the gold seekers, the fort also provided
a U.S. military presence in Alaska during boundary disputes with Canada.
The only active military post in Alaska between 1925 and 1940, the fort
was closed at the end of World War II. The
City and Borough governments have merged and the comprehensive plan has
been rewritten. The planning commission has incorporated the use of the
Design Standards Guidelines as it reviews proposed projects to the historic
buildings. Several owners have begun to follow the Design Guidelines and
new roof materials have been approved to maintain the visual integrity
of the landmark while providing for the use of improved materials unavailable
in 1904. The planning commission will act as the Historic District Commission
as new ordinances are added to provide for continued protection for the
Landmark. |
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