Delta Junction in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Construction of the Sullivan Roadhouse

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

1. Construction of the Sullivan Roadhouse Marker

Inscription.

John Sullivan built his roadhouse out of unpeeled white spruce logs. It was originally chinked with moss and had a pole decked, sod roof covered with galvanized corrugated steel panels. The logs were crudely notched and pegged together. The windows were double glazed, very rare at that time. Window sashes and door trim were made from hand sawn lumber and the exposed sides were hand planed for a finished appearance.

John Sullivan was not considered an accomplished builder, but the fact that his roadhouse remains standing is a testament to his skill.

Erected by Delta Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 64° 2.142′ N, 145° 43.872′ W. Marker is in Delta Junction in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It is on Richardson Highway (State Highway 4 at milepost 266), 0.1 miles north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 266 Richardson Highway, Delta Junction AK 99737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Athabascan Region

and in Interior Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Two in the Far North" (here, next to this marker); Gardening at the Sullivan Roadhouse (here, next to this marker); Historic Location of the Sullivan Roadhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Valdez-Fairbanks Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Alaskan Ingenuity (within shouting distance of this marker); Refurbishing the Sullivan Roadhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan Roadhouse Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Agricultural Development in Delta (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delta Junction.

Also see . . . Sullivan Roadhouse Historical Museum. (Submitted on August 31, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

2. Construction of the Sullivan Roadhouse Marker

Left marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.