Episode 21 - Salty Dawg Saloon
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This "lighthouse" name may catch your eye, as will its supremely nautical appearance and novel history! The Salty Dawg was opened in 1957 inside a cabin that today is the oldest original structure in its towns history. The lighthouse part of this pub is another mystery and was hiding a very unique secret. See pictures of the Salty Dawg Saloon on our Instagram and check out our website by following the link tree below: linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdown Use this link for your tech purchases and our podcast will get a little cut: https://bit.ly/LighthouseLowdown References: Salty Dawg Saloon - Wikipedia Salty Dawg Saloon | Homer, Alaska Salty Dawg Saloon In Homer Alaska Is Delightful (onlyinyourstate.com) Telling Alaska’s Story: The history behind the Salty Dawg Saloon (alaskasnewssource.com) 1964 Alaska earthquake - Wikipedia Foghorn - Wikipedia
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