Prince Rupert, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Alder House Frontal Pole
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2026
1. Alder House Frontal Pole Marker
The figures on this reproduction of a Haida Skedans Pole represent the background of the person who had amassed sufficient property to have the house erected. The figures are crest symbols of his family and together with oral traditions explain part of his lineage’s history. Figures on this pole (from bottom) are bear mother with two cubs, head of killer whale which is also sea grizzly with seal in mouth, killer whale with woman on its back and man with two watchmen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 54° 18.769′ N, 130° 19.504′ W. Marker is in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. It is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Avenue. Marker is located next to City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prince Rupert BC V8J 1V4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles Melville Hays (a few steps from this marker); Anget Pole of Ninstints (a few steps from this marker); Former Federal Building/City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Pillsbury House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); MacKenzie Furniture Ltd. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mother Grey Whale and Calf (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Kwinitsa Railway Museum (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Lieutenant Colonel Cyrus Wesley Peck, VC, DSO & Bar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prince Rupert.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026
2. Alder House Frontal Pole Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026
3. Alder House Frontal Pole Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026
4. Alder House Frontal Pole
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2026
5. Alder House Frontal Pole Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 23 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on September 13, 2026.
