Bell Island Party

"On September 14, 2015, sixteen seasonal workers from Ketchikan went to Bell Island for an end of season trip. We didn't all know each other. We knew a bit about the history of the island, the hot springs, and the resort. The island is in a state of disrepair, some buildings seemed bombed out, some had only the windows damaged. During the two days we were there, we depended on each other, new friendships were made, old were strengthened. It was the trip of a lifetime. Everything�absolutely everything went perfectly. On September 16th, before packing our things and climbing back into our float planes, we recreated a picture taken 109 years earlier on Bell Island. Looking at the recreation now, it brings chills and vivid memories. Our grandchildren will be shown this picture and hear the tale of #BellFest15. I can only imagine what the recreation of the recreation will look like in the year 2124." — Joey Rovinsky

Modern image
Photographer: Andy Klun
Pictured: Joey Rovinsky, Tim Kistner, Mary Maley, Ryan Deininger, Andy Little, Angelica Merritt, Anna Fisher, Jason Baldwin, Sarah Martinez, Devon Bittner, Brianne Davis, Louis Liva, Krystal Williams, Krista Shennum, Julianna Ellis
On loan courtesy of Joey Rovinsky, L2015.4.82.1

Historic image
Bell Island Party, 1906
Photographer: Harriet Elizabeth Hunt
Pictured: Unknown
Donor: Forest J. Hunt via Ketchikan Public Library, THS 62.4.2.103