This is a photo of the altar of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, circa 1899. The church stands today on Fifth Street near the State Capitol. Do you have a piece of history you’d like to share? Call editor John R. Moses at 523-2265 or email editor@juneauempire.com if you wish to share historic photos.





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Add commentActually, It's the Iconostasis.
The Iconostasis is the Icon screen. It separates the Altar/Sanctuary (aka the Holy of Holies) from the rest of the temple.
FrSimeon, Good catch..
FrSimeon,
Good catch..