Creek Street

Historic boardwalk · Ketchikan, Alaska

Illustration of Creek Street

Overview

Creek Street is a historic boardwalk of colorful wooden buildings built on pilings over Ketchikan Creek, where salmon swim upstream in late summer.

History

Creek Street was Ketchikan's red-light district until 1954. Dolly's House, a former brothel, is now a museum.

Today

The street is lined with shops and galleries and is one of the busiest stops for cruise visitors.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.