Dolly's House Museum
The small green house where Dolly Arthur lived and worked, kept with her own furniture and wallpaper.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
The small green house where Dolly Arthur lived and worked, kept with her own furniture and wallpaper.
Read more about its history
- Creek Street (Ketchikan, Alaska) Wikipedia
- Dolly's House (24 Creek Street) SAH Archipedia (Society of Architectural Historians)
Highlights
- Dolly Arthur lived in the house from 1919 to 1973, and most of the furnishings were hers (SAH Archipedia)
- A city rule allowed no more than two women per house, which kept Creek Street's houses small
- Hidden closet where liquor was reportedly stashed during Prohibition
- Cabbage-rose wallpaper and photographs of Dolly
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with sah-archipedia.org, alaska.org, themilepost.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Museum details →Map: Dolly's House Museum
The 3D map shows the walk here from Berth 2. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Totem Heritage Center
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Round out your day
Married Man's Trail
A short climb of stairs and path from Creek Street into the hillside, once a discreet way out for brothel customers.
New York Hotel
Eight restored rooms with antiques above the New York Cafe, facing the boats in Thomas Basin.
Alaska Crêpe Co
Counter-service crêperie just before the Creek Street footbridge, filling crêpes both sweet and savory.