In 1965 Anchorage was rebuilding after the great earthquake. Ralph's new architectural practice was just getting started and he was dealing with growing pains and an oppressive workload. He was also developing a wonderfully unique and expressive design palette and enjoyed a high level of interest in his projects.
3 Apr 2022
Episode 14 with Ralph Alley
In 1965, Anchorage was busy rebuilding subsequent to widespread damage sustained in the 1964 earthquake. Ralph was working on house projects for clients who were relocating and rebuilding.
15 Dec 2021
Episode 13 with Ralph Alley
In 1964 outsiders moved in to get involved with the rebuilding of earthquake-devastated Anchorage., expanding the town far beyond its original footprint.
There was lively debate about how the city should develop and how it should look and feel. The quake was at least a boost to Ralph’s career — confident of continuing work, he finally left Manley & Mayer for solo pursuits.
9 Nov 2021
Episode 12 with Ralph Alley
In this 1964-based episode, Ralph recalls life in Anchorage in the days and weeks immediately following the 9.2-magnitude earthquake. It takes a long time to bring back basic utilities and necessities of life.
7 Dec 2020
Episode 11 with Ralph Alley
Anchorage, Alaska 3/27/64 -- Ralph describes riding out the highest magnitude earthquake ever in North America and how he and his friends coped with life in the aftermath. Clark compares notes with another significant quake [not as strong] two years ago on 11/30/18.
8 Sept 2020
Episode 10 with Ralph Alley
In the latter part of 1963, Ralph makes a road trip from Anchorage to Homer and Seward and back in a new convertible. And he and two friends plan a Christmas Party featuring a fabulous centerpiece.
3 Aug 2020
Episode 9 with Ralph Alley
Ralph is one of four passengers in a small plane that crashes near Tustumena Lake on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula in Summer 1963. There were no injuries in the crash and everybody lived to tell about it.
29 Jun 2020
Episode 8 with Ralph Alley
Ralph Alley is pretty good at keeping out of trouble. How long can his luck hold up?
3 Jun 2020
Episode 7 with Ralph Alley
Ralph gets intimate with early '60s Anchorage people and places as his career in architecture advances.
18 May 2020
Episode 6 with Ralph Alley
Recollections of Anchorage in the early 1960s and stories from Ralph Alley's early career.
16 Apr 2020
Episode 5 with Ralph Alley
Ralph discusses life on Anchorage's 4th Avenue and misadventures with his friend Frank Nosek in this early '60s based episode.
30 Mar 2020
Episode 4 with Ralph Alley
Ralph observes the vastness and raw beauty of Alaska from the air, and gains construction experience on the ground.
22 Mar 2020
Episode 3 with Ralph Alley
More of Ralph's early work and life experience in Alaska. Plus, a 1955 journey to Washington, DC as a student rep to an AIA event.
17 Mar 2020
Episode 2 with Ralph Alley
Ralph Alley practiced Architecture in Anchorage, Alaska from 1959 to 1986. He arrived just before Alaska statehood and rode out the 9.2 magnitude earthquake in Spring 1964. In 1968 he established his own firm. He is responsible for a creative output and body of work that is uniquely expressive and helped create and architecture suitable to the beauty and conditions of the 49th State.
16 Feb 2020
Episode 1 with Ralph Alley
Ralph Alley practiced Architecture in Anchorage, Alaska from 1959 to 1986. He arrived just before Alaska statehood and rode out the 9.2 magnitude earthquake in Spring 1964. In 1968 he established his own firm. He is responsible for a creative output and body of work that is uniquely expressive and helped create and architecture suitable to the beauty and conditions of the 49th State.
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