Close-up of "The Prospector" on the grounds of the Pioneer Home in Sitka, Alaska, USA.
Close-up of "The Prospector" on the ground of the Pioneer Home in Sitka, Alaska, USA. Photography by Jeffrey Wickett, NorthLight Photography. There are six Alaska Pioneer Homes which are licensed assisted living homes for older Alaskans. The Mission of Alaska Pioneer Homes is to assist older Alaskans to have the highest quality of life by providing assisted living in a safe home setting which promotes positive relationships, meaningful activities, and physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. A statue entitled The Prospector, sculpted by Alonzo Victor Lewis, serves as the centerpiece of the grounds of the Sitka Pioneer Home. The sculpture was supposed to be modeled after real-life pioneer William Clark "Skagway Bill" Fonda, a resident of Skagway and originally of Fonda, New York. This statue is the larger of two models that Lewis created. After more than three tons of clay and 21 years of fundraising, the sculpture was finally shipped to Sitka in time for its dedication at 1949's Alaska Day.
Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: 120 Katlian St, Sitka, AK 99835
Photo credit: © Jeffrey Wickett - RF / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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