The Quest to Save Alaskan Artist Vic Sparks’ Legacy
An irreplaceable viewpoint of twentieth century Alaska hangs in the balance.
6 min readJan 7, 2019
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Sheila Ralph’s quest began in a setting rivaling Lord of the Rings. Misty, sharp-edged mountains soared five thousand feet above the icy fjord. At their base, on a narrow strip of flatland rimmed by water, perched the tiny hamlet of Skagway, Alaska.
