Alaska's Swedish Chirstmas Tour
Anchorage's first wood framed house was built in 1915. It is now a quaint museum called, "The Oscar Anderson House." Oscar Anderson was the "18th white man to step foot in Anchorage." It is a special treat to see it this weekend (and next weekend), between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, as the home is returned to its original Swedish Christmas Splendor. The cost is a minimal $1 - $3 per person. The guided tour takes about 45 minutes. The Oscar Anderson House Museum is located downtown at 420 M Street.
Oscar Anderson lived in the house until he passed away in 1974. The house is still furnished with many of his belongings, including a player piano made in 1909. Located on a slope that leads down to the Cook Inlet, the City disappears as you approach the house. There is an incredible view of the Cook Inlet. This is also a great access point to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. The Museum holds regular hours through the summer and is available for group tours, by appointment, all year long. Traditionally, the museum holds its Swedish Christmas Tours on the first 2 weekends in December.
