In 1964 outsiders moved in to get involved with the rebuilding of earthquake-devastated Anchorage., expanding the town far beyond its original footprint. There was lively debate about how the city should develop and how it should look and feel. The quake was at least a boost to Ralph’s career — confident of continuing work, he finally left Manley & Mayer for solo pursuits.

In this 1964-based episode, Ralph recalls life in Anchorage in the days and weeks immediately following the 9.2-magnitude earthquake. It takes a long time to bring back basic utilities and necessities of life.

Anchorage, Alaska 3/27/64 -- Ralph describes riding out the highest magnitude earthquake ever in North America and how he and his friends coped with life in the aftermath. Clark compares notes with another significant quake [not as strong] two years ago on 11/30/18.

In the latter part of 1963, Ralph makes a road trip from Anchorage to Homer and Seward and back in a new convertible. And he and two friends plan a Christmas Party featuring a fabulous centerpiece.

Ralph is one of four passengers in a small plane that crashes near Tustumena Lake on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula in Summer 1963. There were no injuries in the crash and everybody lived to tell about it.

Ralph Alley is pretty good at keeping out of trouble. How long can his luck hold up?

Ralph gets intimate with early '60s Anchorage people and places as his career in architecture advances.

Recollections of Anchorage in the early 1960s and stories from Ralph Alley's early career.

Ralph discusses life on Anchorage's 4th Avenue and misadventures with his friend Frank Nosek in this early '60s based episode.

Ralph observes the vastness and raw beauty of Alaska from the air, and gains construction experience on the ground.