Historic totem pole to be refurbished in Sitka
Tue, March 18, 2008
Posted in Alaska News
A popular totem pole in downtown Sitka’s Totem Square is headed for a makeover. Known as a “shame” pole, it depicts a naked Alexander Baranof, a man who carries a lot of emotional weight in Sitka. Chief Manager of the Russian American Company in the early 19th century and the first Colonial Governor of Russian America, Baranof also presided over a pivotal battle between the Russians and the Sitka Tlingit.
Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, KCAW - Sitka
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