chief johnson totem pole

MjinAK

Ketchikan has always boasted an amazing collection of art right down town. Native carvings about and this totem is another beautiful example. Located near Creek Street it is an easy walk from the cruise ship docks. On the way you will probably pass by the Chief Kian pole. Another stunning example of totem art.

845annief

This is such a beautiful totem pole -- very nicely preserved. I liked the fact that it is so centrally located in Ketchikan. I also liked their label copy -- it is very easy reading and one can read about all the animals that are carved into the totem pole and then easily find their location on the pole. We visited the totem pole on September 23, 2014.

Les6447

We saw this tall totem pole near Creek Street while walking around Ketchikan from our cruise ship. It is also known as the Kadjuk Pole and is 55 feet tall. It is a replica of the original one which is being restored. It is one of many totem poles you can see in Ketchikan. Make sure you read the nearby plaque to understand the story it tells.

CathyC189

This totem pole is easy to see during any tour of the city. It tells a great story and is beautiful to look at. I agree that it would be good to read up on totem poles so you know what you're seeing but the plaque and our guide did a great job of explaining things to us.

og84

As a single attraction to visit, it is difficult to appreciate properly, because its is only by looking at other poles and comparing and contracting their histories and styles that you can really begin to understand their significance. Otherwise, this is just a totem pole stuck decoratively along the side of a street and you might not be all that impressed. This one is on the way to Creek Street, so it is difficult to miss. And is is big.

lowxr

The totem pole is a short walk through town and has a brief history on plaques at the site. There are others but this one is of great historical value.

TraciL476

this was one of several totem poles we encountered during our walk in town. it is fascinating to see the different images they incorporate in the story telling on the different poles. there really are lots of poles here in Ketchikan and they are just part of the town and it is neat to see them as you wander around

thesteevesgroup

The Chief Johnson Totem Pole was located to our walk to Creek Street. This was a replica raised here in 1901 to honor the Kadjuk House of the Raven Clan. The replica was carved in 1989.

SandyW530

Amazed at the Totem poles = each one different, and very well carved. Wherever one looks there is one !!!

stephenschimpf

We saw the Chief Johnson Totem Pole during our walk through Ketchikan. At 55 feet tall, it’s one of the tallest totem poles we spotted in Ketchikan, if not the tallest. Located near the beginning of Creek Street, it’s a “story pole” that depicts the legend of Fog Woman and the creation of Salmon. At the top of the pole sits the Kadjuk, a mythological bird based on the golden eagle. For this reason, it’s also known as the Kadjuk Pole.At the time I imagined that such totem poles must have been raised a long time ago, but the original Chief Johnson Totem Pole was raised only in 1901. In 1982 it was moved to the Totem Heritage Center and in 1989 this replica was raised here.

mlkmnsgrl

So, if you're walking by on the way to Creek Street, it's worth stopping to read the sign. Other than that, it just provides ambiance to the town and its heritage. For a great look at totem poles, go to the heritage center up the hill.

kmthoennes222

This isn't much of an attraction since it is just a totem pole in town, but it was a beautiful piece of native Alaskan artwork. I loved the eagle on top of the totem pole. If I remember correctly, this is not the original totem pole, but a replica.

BogdanK834

One of the tallest totem poles, right in the city center, at the end/beg of Creek Street, at the museum. Good located even for those who came by passenger cruiser... Not so far, walking distance, closer then SaxmanTry to read the history written on this pole with symbols... not that easy, so ask elders or at the museum

skateycat

this totem restored by local artist israel stockridge is awe-inspiring. we loved looking at it and would like some more information on what all the totem symbols mean. we will definitely be doing some research on it all. if we had more time, we would have loved to have seen the totem park about 2.5 miles from this pole.

kythoro

Chief Johnson totem is on Creek Street and very much a part of the history of the area. This is a replica with the original being restored.