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A series of talks with Ralph Alley, Architect about his 30 years of designing in Alaska

Clark Yerrington


    • Oct 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Episode 15 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 59:00


    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.

    Episode 14 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 59:01


    Alaska architect Ralph Alley established his solo practice shortly after the 1964 earthquake. Rebuilding work was underway in all parts of the city. Ralph discusses these projects and what he saw on a tour of ruins in Anchorage's Turnagain neighborhood which sustained heavy damage.

    Episode 13 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 58:26


    1964-based episode on earthquake aftermath and rebuilding and the beginning of Ralph's career as an independent architect.

    Episode 12 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 59:02


    The “lost episode”, finished and released six months after recording.

    Episode 11 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 56:21


    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.

    Episode 10 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 59:00


    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.

    Episode 9 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 59:00


    The previous episode was a cliff hanger, with the 4-passenger plane about to crash land. This time, we find out what happened next.

    Episode 8 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 59:00


    In this 1962-63 based episode Ralph Alley faces his greatest challenge.

    Episode 7 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 59:00


    Ralph gets intimate with early '60s Anchorage people and places as his career in architecture advances.

    Episode 6 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 59:00


    Ralph sticks closer to home, driving around in his new Corvair to check on the homesites of Anchorage’s elite. He describes what it was like to travel up Spenard Road from the airport to downtown in those days; and recalls some interesting local venues and proprietors.

    Episode 5 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 58:31


    1961-62, Anchorage, Alaska

    Episode 4 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 59:00


    Ralph observes the vastness and raw beauty of Alaska from the air, and gains construction experience on the ground.

    Episode 3 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 59:01


    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.

    Episode 2 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 65:48


    Ralph’s enthusiasm seems boundless as he talks about the past, philosophy and side pursuits.

    Episode 1 with Ralph Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 56:02


    First episode with the stories and congenial humor winning out over technical difficulties.

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