This is Anchorage - Alaska's dynamic city

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Hill write to Shant So Koska RAGE, FIGHT TB SUPPORTY LINCOLN Anehorage's Fourth Avenue with Chugach Mountains in soogoool THIS IS ANCHORAGE) - Alaska's DYNAMIC une Born with construction of the Alaska Railrogál expanded 24 on agricultural development in the Matanuska Nallymusk- roomed by the military buildup following World War 3P AM Anchorage today is preparing for greater development Cen tering here are exploratory operations that herald major coit development, while an "Air Crossroads of the World tion is accentuated by trans-polar traffic of foreign air car:- riers (SAS, AIR FRANCE, KLM) on Europe and Far East routes. In a key location, this modern and progressive community of the North is transportation, trade, financial and cultural center of Western Alaska, a position of increasing importance as vast resources of the Territory are developed. Situated on a broad plain bordered by Cook Inlet and the majestic Chugach Mountains, Anchorage's climate is simi- lar to northern portions of the midwestern states. Posis 58 Published by Ward W. Wells, Photographer, Anchorage, klasto huolet Batte A. Curele Barstow Manera ANCHORAGE STATISTICAL - 1957 ESTIMATES Calez Population—95,000 (Including Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson) Average Temperatures— January, 12°; July, 57° Total Business-$160,400,000 Retail Sales—$73,000,000 Bank Deposits—$82,000,000 HEWITT'S DRUG STORE, Inc. PHOTO SUPPLY 4TH AT E ST. BOX 800 • ANCHORAGE, ALASKA S16646