We Brits now that the purchase of Alaska was from Russia. When did it take place and how much did the US pay?

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Tabby Tom says: The deal was concluded on March 30, 1867. The price was {$7,200,000,} or approximately two cents an acre. Fri Mar 21 14:15:43 CST 2003 At the time it was widely regarded as 'Seward's folly' and a complete waste of money. But a few years later gold was found there, and I believe they've discovered quite a lot of oil since. Fri Mar 21 14:45:21 CST 2003 (Reposted as one entry - McG) Mar 27 03, 10:21 AM

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It's not much on the face of it -- merely a view from a window -- but it's the first example of its medium that we have, though it is often described by a term different from the one we use today. What is it, who created it and when (and how long did it take), and where is it now? Reference site with illustration strongly encouraged. When did the United States take over ownership of Alaska from Russia? When did the Renaissance take place? When did the last execution take place in Britian?

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