1914 – Juneau came out ahead by a 26-11 score in the first ever basketball game played by the Juneau and Douglas high schools. The game was played at Jaxson’s Rink and there was an overflow crowd, with one whole side of the mammoth rink set aside for Douglas supporters. The ferry made extra trips to carry Douglas people to Juneau. Gastineau Bygones 05/26/1978
1968 – The Alaska State Centennial Museum building was dedicated today, although it is not yet opened to the public as the historical collections have yet to be transferred and set up in the new quarters. The building was built as the major Alaska Centennial project for Juneau and was funded by a special dedicated sales tax approved by Juneau area voters. At the dedication, the building was officially turned over to the State of Alaska to house, preserve, and exhibit state historical artifacts. Juneau Alaska Empire – 01/03, 08/1968
1976 – The New Alaska Court and Office building at 4th and Seward St. was dedicated. “Today in Alaskan History…” 1990
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