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Valdez, Alaska
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Valdez History: Valdez was once inhabited by
Chugach Eskimos who used the area as a hub for trading. Their
main trades were skins, furs and gems. In late 1890 a gold rush
led to a significant growth of the city. After the turn of the
century, in early 1900's the city was booming with the industry
of mining (gold, copper and silver mostly). Again in the 1970's
Valdex experienced a boom with the construction of the Trans-Alaska
Oil Pipeline. Valdez experienced another boost to local economy
when it was covered in oil, due to the Exxon Oil Spill in 1989,
from a spill located only 25 miles from the city. Today tourism,
fishing and shipping play major roles in the cities economy
Weather: Summers are mild in the city of Valdez.
Expect temperatures to range in the high 40's to low 50's and
winter temperatures averaging in the high teens to low twenties.
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Valdez gets an average of 325 inches of
snowfall yearly!
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In 1967 the entire city was condemned and
had to be moved.
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As a result of the tides following the Good
Friday Earthquake of 1964, 30 people died in Valdez.
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Valdez is home to nearly 4500 residents.
Valdez Links: There is
a lot to know about this quaint city by the sea. Here are a few
websites that will help you explore Valdez.
Valdez Convention
and Visitors Bureau
The City of
Valdez
The Valdez Star - Local
news from the city of Valdez
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