Adak Army Airfield, 11 September 1942 . Adak Naval Air Station was closed in March, 1997, and the city of Adak was incorporated there. Afrikaans: Aleoete-eilande; Afrikaa Up on Bering Hill, the old church just barely stands. The population of the island went from thousands to about 100. The island is now most uninhabited. Her love of trees in this blog, a result of not seeing or remember trees until she left Adak, Alaska in the Aluetian Islands and returned to California. This large imprint is a problem for Adak’s viability as a town. Adak Island has a land area of 274.59 square miles (711.18 km 2), making it the 25th largest island in the United States. This McDonalds, like most every other building on the island, is completely abandoned and empty. Go. Prev Next Report. Adak Island, located in the the Aleutian Chain of Alaska, lies in the subpolar oceanic climate zone, characterized by persistently overcast skies, moderated temperatures, high winds, and frequent cyclonic storms. Our prime location and strategic assets, transferred as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process, make Adak a strong area for future growth and economic activity in relation to the Arctic. The housing unit we stayed in had a nice framed Adak map for reference, with all the trails annotated, which helped us plan each day's hike/hunt routes. Since ancient times this island has been home to the Aleut people, and it’s name comes the Aleut word “Adaq” which means “father”, making this island the Father Island. Hijacked from a Facebook post. Adak (/ ˈ eɪ d æ k /, Aleut: Adaax), formerly Adak Station, is a city located on Adak Island, in the Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States.At the 2010 census the population was 326, up from 316 in 2000. Discover (and save!) Feb 5, 2012 - This Pin was discovered by Lynellen's Embroidery Creation. Useful. The only store on the island (The 100 Knot Store) only has 1 aisle, but that aisle is labeled "Aisle 5". On the remote island of Adak, Alaska, there’s an abandoned and dilapidated McDonald’s that dates back to when this was an old navy town in the 1990s. Mother Daughter Trip. Adak rounds out that count, settling in at 437 miles east of Attu Island – the very end of the U.S. The Navy pulled out of Adak Island in 1997, followed by a big clean up. There’s an old McDonald’s boarded up not far from a daycare building that now houses a small grocery store. See more ideas about Alaska, Aleutian islands, North to alaska. Adak used to have a very large navy base, and the navy left in about 1995, and left everything behind. Adak is still filled with unused barracks in disrepair. At one point, he heard about a McDonald’s in Adak, Alaska, a largely deserted island in the middle of the Bering Sea. Oct 30, 2012 - This Pin was discovered by carol moore. Tony@prettygoodagents.com for ads and promos Type: Island; Description: chain of islands in the Northern Pacific; Category: chain of islands; Location: Southwestern Alaska, Alaska, United States, North America; Population: 8160; Latitude of center: 52.0969° or 52° 5' 49" north; Longitude of center: -173.5006° or 173° 30' 2" west; Elevation: 469 feet (143 metres) GeoNames ID: 5879148; Also Known As. Her favorite tree the Oak Tree. Jan 10, 2015 - "White Alice" antenna array, Adak, Alaska 1972 Since World War II, the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard developed facilities and recreation opportunities at Adak. The City of Adak, Alaska, the westernmost city in the United States is a community centered among the most productive fisheries in the West. Adak Island 10 km; Expedition Harbor 12 km; Kagalaska Island 22 km; LIttle Tanaga Island 36 km; Great Sitkin Island 42 km; Umak Island 42 km; Kanaga Island 51 km; Igitkin Island 53 km; Chugul Island … Enter a country name. 1 other review that is not currently recommended. Adak is an island, the largest town on the island goes by the same name though it was formerly Adak Station, and is the southernmost city in Alaska. Sep 3, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Eric. This included fast food like Pizza Hut, McDonald's and Baskin Robins. Former contributing writer for @Vice. See more ideas about Alaska, Aleutian islands, Alaska bucket list. People Also Viewed. Adak Island (Aleut: Adaax, Russian: Адак) is an island near the western extent of the Andreanof Islands group of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.Alaska's southernmost town, Adak, is located on the island.The island has a land area of 274.59 square miles (711.18 km 2), measuring 33.9 miles (54.5 km) on length and 22 miles (35 km) on width, making it the 25th largest island in the United States. Full menu. When Adak was a thriving town of 6,000+ people (members of the navy and their families, plus a small marine detachment) it had many of the perks any American would look for anywhere in Middle America. Adak had a McDonalds, 23 years ago. Discover (and save!) It is the southernmost city in Alaska, and the westernmost municipality in the United States. Discover (and save!) Couldn't get the link to the post unfortunately: On the remote island of Adak, Alaska Login; Register; Info; OC Abandoned McDonalds in Adak AK. Mar 8, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Barry Kirkland. Funny. 1 of 1. Apr 12, 2020 - Explore Mary Uldrich's board "Adak" on Pinterest. It is the westernmost municipality in the United States and the southernmost city in Alaska. I would say this one isn't any different than any other McDonald's in America. we need your help ! island (431) 19. sunset (428) 20. bridge (428) 21. river (409) 22. house (376) 23. canada (367) 24. falls (350) 25. mountains (346) 26. germany (344) 27. california (336) 28. france (331) 29. zealand (320) 30. italy (319) Login. Compare. Find a country. Workers were friendly and the place was clean. Aug 1, 2015 - Artist Janet Vanderhoof's journey to paint 52 paintings in one year. Feb 8, 2020 - Explore Kevin Castle's board "Adak Alaska" on Pinterest. Compare price. Producer & host of the @CrmnlPrspctv & @AttemptedWorder podcasts. your own Pins on Pinterest The U.S. built a sprawling army and naval base on Adak Island during World War II. Business website. your own Pins on Pinterest The title to most of the land was transferred to the Aleut Corporation, and organization for Aleutian Indians, Eskimos, Native Americans, First Nations, Aleuts, or whatever the proper terminology is today. Tags: abandoned, mcdonalds, adak. Jun 26, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Doug Holm. There's even an empty McDonalds. Phone number (907) 486-3030 . Feb 3, 2019 - NSGDept at NCS Adak, AK (circa 1973) - from Lew Lesko (former CTO2). your own Pins on Pinterest It was a great place to go and get a quick cheap breakfast. 🍔 🍟 Welcome to 1993, where Bobby's World toys are in your Happy Meal and "Dino Size"(Jurassic Park) was the way to make your fries and drink large before super sizing! On the island of Adak, Alaska, there’s an abandoned McDonald's, frozen in 1993! Cool. 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