David Green Master Furrier, Anchorage
David Green Master Furrier in Anchorage is a celebrated family-run business and a cornerstone of the Alaskan fur industry, marking over a century of tradition. Established in 1922 by David Green, a European immigrant born into a family of Master Furrier craftsmen, this iconic institution reflects the adventurous spirit that brought its founder to Alaska after reading Call of the Wild. Starting his trade by crafting garments from customers' pelts, David built his business through skill and dedication, even sustaining it during the Great Depression and expanding through military contracts during WWII.
Anchoring operations in Anchorage post-war, David Green Master Furrier became a symbol of local craftsmanship, with its 4th Avenue showroom becoming a beloved landmark. The store's famed photo wall captures visits from notable figures, including celebrities, military leaders, and even the Pope.
Following David's passing in 1971, his sons Jerry and Perry took over, bringing the business into a new era of growth and branding with their famously “corny” commercials and the memorable slogan: "If you don’t know furs, know your furrier.” As the family expanded, so did the product line. David Green's grandchildren, including namesake David and his wife Shani—an alumna of the Fashion Institute of Technology—have introduced innovative styles and vibrant colors to appeal to modern tastes, pushing the business to new heights.
Today, David Green Master Furrier continues to merge traditional fur craftsmanship with contemporary fashion, proudly serving locals and visitors alike with a rich legacy of quality and expertise.
Anchoring operations in Anchorage post-war, David Green Master Furrier became a symbol of local craftsmanship, with its 4th Avenue showroom becoming a beloved landmark. The store's famed photo wall captures visits from notable figures, including celebrities, military leaders, and even the Pope.
Following David's passing in 1971, his sons Jerry and Perry took over, bringing the business into a new era of growth and branding with their famously “corny” commercials and the memorable slogan: "If you don’t know furs, know your furrier.” As the family expanded, so did the product line. David Green's grandchildren, including namesake David and his wife Shani—an alumna of the Fashion Institute of Technology—have introduced innovative styles and vibrant colors to appeal to modern tastes, pushing the business to new heights.
Today, David Green Master Furrier continues to merge traditional fur craftsmanship with contemporary fashion, proudly serving locals and visitors alike with a rich legacy of quality and expertise.
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David Green Master Furrier on Map
Sight Name: David Green Master Furrier
Sight Location: Anchorage, USA (See walking tours in Anchorage)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Anchorage, USA (See walking tours in Anchorage)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Anchorage, Alaska
Create Your Own Walk in Anchorage
Creating your own self-guided walk in Anchorage is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Anchorage Historical Buildings
As a perfect basecamp for exploring much of what Alaska has to offer, Anchorage is the font of the state’s history. The Downtown’s convenient grid pattern – compact enough to be walked by curious visitors ready to explore the 49th state's largest and most important city – was set up at the same time as the construction started on the Government Hill neighborhood in 1915.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Anchorage Introduction Walking Tour
Anchorage was settled in 1914 and incorporated as a city six years later. It was named after a hardware and clothing store that was held in a dry-docked steamship nearby. That store was called "The Anchorage." The city holds almost half of the population of Alaska and is one of the largest cities by area in the United States.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Though Anchorage was settled in the 20th century,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles