Ketchikan’s Creek Street: The History Behind the Colors

Ketchikan’s Creek Street is more than a colorful Alaska photo stop. There’s a reason this historic boardwalk sits on pilings above the creek—and the story starts with a 1903 city ordinance. The ordinance pushed brothels out of the city center to the east side of Ketchikan Creek. Buildings rose on wooden pilings along the difficult terrain, creating the waterfront scene visitors recognize today. At No. 24, Dolly Arthur bought her house in 1919. Today, Dolly’s House is a museum offering a glimpse into Creek Street’s colorful past. We walked Creek Street during our Alaska cruise aboard Holland America’s Eurodam. Knowing the history made those familiar buildings much more interesting than a pretty backdrop. What draws you into a place—the way it looks, or the story behind it? You may have seen Ketchikan’s colorful buildings online. I’d love to help you experience them in person as part of an Alaska cruise designed around your interests. PLAN YOUR ALASKA CRUISE Melissa Odom | Trouvaille Discoveries Alaska Cruise & Multi-Generational Travel Specialist Email: trouvaillediscoveries@gmail.com Phone: 251-209-9742 Website: https://trouvaillediscoveries.com MORE ALASKA INSPIRATION Join The Alaska Collective on Facebook through the link on my channel profile. #Ketchikan #AlaskaCruise #CreekStreet