Petersburg in Petersburg Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Sons of Norway, Fedrelandet
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 9, 2018
1. Sons of Norway, Fedrelandet Marker
With no where to meet, the new organization decided to build a hall for their group. In order to raise money for the construction, lodge members sold shares for $5 a piece. This site on Hammers's Slough was chosen and on September 24, 1912 construction began. By utter determination and might, the Sons of Norway Hall was completed by volunteer labor and dedication on Christmas Day, 1912.
The Daughters's and Son's of Norway played an important role in Petersburg's newly formed community. The lodge held more than just the community's social life together by making sure struggling individuals and families were given the help they needed. As the center of social activity for young and old, there were many dances, card parties, plays and dinners provided for the townspeople thus maintaining the
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In the 1980's, a major restoration occurred for the building and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today with over 330 members, Fedrelandet Lodge #23 is proud to play a huge role in the cultural and social fabric of our town and continues to thrive as Petersburg's largest family oriented organization.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 56° 48.64′ N, 132° 57.56′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Alaska, in Petersburg Borough. It is on Sing Lee Alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Sing Lee Alley, Petersburg AK 99833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Alaska, in Tlingit and Haida & Tsimshian Region. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Inside Passage, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 9, 2018
2. Sons of Norway Hall
Marker is to the left of the front door.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 18 S. Sing Lee Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Enge Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 13 N. Sing Lee Alley (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 15 N. Sing Lee Alley (about 400 feet away); 19 Fram Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Petersburg Lutheran Church (approx. 0.3 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
