Rotary's "Bugge" Beach

Norwegian miner Magnus "Martin" Bugge arrived in Ketchikan in 1901 with gold fever. Bugge bought several mining claims, including one that included present—day Rotary Beach. After the 1925 road expansion to Saxman provided easier access south of town, families started taking advantage of the beach for swimming and picnics. Given the beach's popularity, the Rotary Club raised $2,500 in 1930 to purchase the property from Bugge for a public park. Eighty—five years later, local families still look forward to enjoying a sunny day at this cherished Ketchikan setting.

Modern image
Photographer: Carn MacGregor
Pictured: Sit'kah Rado, Aoife Rado, Catherine Sis, Serene Schreckhise, Jacob Schreckhise, Kaylee Schreckhise, Isabella Schreckhise, Katherine Tatsuda, Desiree Dunn, Emily Dunn, Jack Dunn, Rebecca Jackson, Aisha Lakouad, Megan Blandov, Elizabeth Rado
On loan courtesy of Elizabeth Rado, L2015.4.70.1

Historic image
Swimmers at Bugge Beach, circa 1923
Photographer: Elliot L. Fisher
Donor: Ed Elliott, THS 61.8.1.170