Stedman–Thomas Historic District

The Stedman–Thomas Historic District preserves Ketchikan's early 20th-century character, with well-maintained Victorian-style houses and commercial buildings that once housed fishermen, miners, and merchants. Walking the tree-lined streets, visitors see colorful clapboard homes with ornate trim, many perched on pilings along the waterfront. The district offers a tangible link to the town's frontier past, when salmon canneries and gold rushes shaped the community. Interpretive signs provide context, while the nearby creek and harbor add to the historic ambiance.

Don't miss

• Stroll along Stedman and Thomas streets to see the highest concentration of historic homes
• Spot the distinctive false-front commercial buildings that recall Ketchikan's early business district
• Look for interpretive plaques detailing the lives of the area's original residents

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Stedman–Thomas Historic District

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