An earthquake in 1964 severely affected Seward and much of the complex . Goode Hall , the largest of the buildings , was heavily damaged and required demolition . The church opened a new orphanage in Anchorage and the Seward home was closed . In 1966 the property was sold to the city , then to a series of private owners before being foreclosed upon due to unpaid utility district assessments by the City of Seward again . It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995
earthquake in 1964
1964 Alaska earthquake
Jesse Lee Home for Children