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LOCAL JUNEAU EMPIRE George Rogers had dreams of becoming an architect while growing up in San Francisco. He had no idea that one day he would be helping construct the Constitution of the State of Alaska instead of designing buildings.

Paving the way to Statehood

Alaska pioneer: George Rodgers, 91, has lived in Alaska long enough to see it become a state nearly 50 years ago.

Michael Penn / Juneau Empire

Alaska pioneer: George Rodgers, 91, has lived in Alaska long enough to see it become a state nearly 50 years ago.

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