The Historic Alaska Building

Prime Office Suite Now Available in the Historic Alaska Building

The Alaska Building was built in 1915 as one of Anchorage's first concrete buildings. Located on the corner of 4th and G Street next to the former Empress Theatre, the Alaska Building originally functioned as a home to a music shop, a physician, a bank, and a law office. In 1923 the property was bought by J.B. (Jake) Gottstein who added two floors to the portion of the building that fronted on G Street during World War II. Part of the addition was used as his residence and the rest was used as warehouse space for J. B. Gottstein Co. Wholesale Groceries. Jake's grandson Jim purchased the Alaska Building in June 1995, from his father, B.J. (Barney) Gottstein, thus being the third generation Gottstein to own the building.

The building has had a continual stream of occupants since its earliest days, and remains centrally located within the heart of downtown Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Today, the Alaska Building is used by a variety of Anchorage businesses. On the ground floor is a collection of fine retail establishments. The Alaska Ivory Exchange has fine ivory sculptures and other quality jewelry and art. If you want a snack to go, Pil's Deli offers donuts, coffee, sandwiches, soups and soft drinks. Side Street Espresso offers a classic coffee house menu in a relaxed setting and showcases local artists' work.  John Schweider Photography has the finest Alaska photography available.  The Fiddlehead offers a collection of locally produced art.  And coming soon is G Street Gear.

The upstairs office space is home to the Alaska World Affairs Council, the Upstairs Studio, the Law Project for Psychiatric Rights, the World Wildlife Fund and Partners for Progress.