What was Alaska's nickname when it was purchased?

Answer 1

Some called it Seward's Folly and others called it Johnson's icebox thinking that it was useless and would never be worth anything.

Answer 2

It was called Seward's Folly or Johnson's Icebox.

Answer 3

Seward's Folly

Answer 4

Alaska was called Seward's Folly.

Answer 5

Seward's Folly

Answer 6

Seward's Icebox (A+)