Pike's Landing in College in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
McCarty Family
Banquet in the Water
| | Cabin 3 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2024
1. McCarty Family Marker
Perhaps never in the north before, was so unique a party witnessed, as that given at the Fairbanks Natatorium last night, where a banquet with several courses, was served on a floating table in the water. It was given by Mr. and Mrs. D. G. McCarty. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kendricks, D. H. Cascaden, and Mr. and Mrs. McCarty Sr.
The first event on the program was a swimming contest between Mrs. McCarty and Mrs. Kendricks. The long dive was contested for by Messrs. McCartys, senior and junior, and "Dad" won out. D. H. Cascaden gave an exhibition of the high dive, and Mrs. D. G. McCarty gave fancy swimming that elicited applause. The banquet was then served on a floating table in three courses. This furnished plenty of amusement, and, moreover, the appetite of the banqueters was at a keen edge, so that the viands disappeared in an alarming manner. The gentlemen then enjoyed a smoke, swimming on their backs, and other aquatic evolutions followed.
A vivid representation was given of the entire N.C. company fleet coming up the Tanana river on a dark night. D. H. Cascaden was
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The McCarty family was among the very earliest residents of Fairbanks along with being one of the wealthiest too.
Story provided by the Fairbanks Igloos of the Pioneers of Alaska.
[Photo caption reads] D. A. McCarty, D. G. McCarty & Florence McCarty
Erected by Pike's Waterfront Lodge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 1906.
Location. 64° 49.92′ N, 147° 50.877′ W. Marker is in College, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is in Pike's Landing. It can be reached from Hoselton Road. Marker is on Cabin 3 in the Pike's Waterfront Lodge complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1850 Hoselton Road, Fairbanks AK 99709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor, in the Athabascan Region,
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2024
2. McCarty Family Marker on Cabin 3
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Wise Mike" Stepovich (a few steps from this marker); William Sherwin (a few steps from this marker); Charlie Thompson (a few steps from this marker); Fannie Quigley (a few steps from this marker); Mary Hammer (a few steps from this marker); John Rafliff (within shouting distance of this marker); E.T. Barnette (within shouting distance of this marker); LeRoy Tozier (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
