Pike's Landing in College in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Pete and Dick Bucholz
Fairbanks Famous Pet Moose
| | Cabin 9 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2024
1. Pete and Dick Bucholz Marker
In 1912 Pete Bucholz purchased a calf moose that was originally caught in the Salcha area. For the next couple of years, the moose, whose name was Dick, was a regular sight in the Fairbanks area. He was also the mascot for the Moose Lodge here giving them the distinction of having the only real live mascot of all the Lodges of that order. He was also visited by Judge James Wickersham and other dignitaries.
Mr. Dick Bucholz the young pet moose of Peter Bucholz, is now becoming as well acquainted with the business houses of the city as most of the citizens, having been brought down each of the past several days and taken into the emporiums. He will not touch liquor but when candy and fruit are offered him he eats them with evident pleasure and never forgets the kindness which is done him nor where he receives it, always returning to the donor for more when taken back to the same place the next day. Mr. Bucholz stated today that it is his intention to harness the animal and drive him within the next few days, possibly tomorrow. The animal seems to take well to the sights and sounds of the city,
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- Fairbanks Daily News Miner- October 29, 1913
Erected by Pike's Waterfront Lodge. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is October 29, 1913.
Location. 64° 49.947′ N, 147° 50.871′ W. Marker is in College, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is in Pike's Landing. It can be reached from Pikes Landing Road. Marker is on Cabin 9 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, 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
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2024
2. Pete and Dick Bucholz Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Golden Heart City (a few steps from this marker); Kitty Hensley (a few steps from this marker); Jewatha Brice (a few steps from this marker); Cordelia Karshner (a few steps from this marker); Mysterious Mr. Raffles (a few steps from this marker); Cecil Clegg (a few steps from this marker); Laura Foster O'Flanagan (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 197 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
