Downtown in Fairbanks in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Fairbanks Aerie No. 1037 and Ladies Auxiliary
Fraternal Order of Eagles
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 17, 2024
1. Fairbanks Aerie No. 1037 and Ladies Auxiliary Marker
5th Day of March, A.D. 1905 15th Day of October, A.D. 1946
The Fairbanks Eagles Aerie No. 1037, the farthest-north Aerie, has a long and colorful history. Organized and chartered in 1905, its original meeting place at First and Cushman was destroyed in the great fire of 1906. In 1908 the Eagles purchased the Century Club Building at Fifth and Cushman, and this served as the Eagles Lodge until 1970. The Lodge was for many years the only place in town where large social events could be staged, and renowned for its beautiful dance floor.
In the 40's a group of women formed the Eagles Ladies Club, which became a formal Ladies Auxiliary in 1946. Today, Aerie No. 1037 continues to grow, and its new, modern lodge at First and Hall remains a center of festivity and camaraderie in the Far North.
Erected by Festival Fairbanks 84 and Fairbanks Aerie No. 1037. (Marker Number 44.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1905.
Location. 64° 50.648′ N, 147° 43.194′ W. Marker is
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor, 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: First National Bank of Fairbanks (here, next to this marker); The Military in the Interior (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Missionary Activity In Interior Alaska (here, next to this marker); North Slope Oil Benefits All Of Us (here, next to this marker); Sled Dogs in the History of the Interior (a few steps from this marker); A History of Interior Alaska's Transportation
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 17, 2024
2. Part of the Toward The Future Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 17, 2024
3. Fairbanks Aerie No. 1037 and Ladies Auxiliary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
