Dawson City, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)

Dr. Brown’s Residence

Résidence du docteur Brown

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 3, 2010

1. Dr. Brown’s Residence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English]
Built for Dr. Brown, a dentist, in 1902, this attractive little bungalow was tangible proof that affluent residents had confidence in the future of Dawson City and were willing to put down roots. While this may have been somewhat misplaced, the building’s future was assured. Considerably altered by subsequent owners, it functions today as housing for Canada Parks Service staff members.

[French]
Construit pour le dentiste John Brown en 1902, ce joli petit bungalow montre bien que certains résidents prospères croyaient en l’avenir de Dawson City et étaient prêts à s’y établir. Bien que cette confiance ait été plutôt mal placée, l’avenir de cette résidence était tout de même assuré. Considérablement modifiée par les propriétaires ultérieurs, elle sert maintenant de logis à des membres du personnel du Service canadien des parcs.

Erected by Parks Canada/Parcs Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 64° 3.547′ N, 139° 25.727′ W. Marker is in Dawson City, Yukon. It is at the

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intersection of Princess Street and Seventh Avenue on Princess Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 907 Princess St, Dawson City YT Y0B 1G0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yukon’s Klondike.

It is also in the Canadian North.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Arctic,

in the Western Hemisphere,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Macaulay’s Residence / Résidence Macaulay (within shouting distance of this marker); Arctic Brotherhood Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Billy Bigg’s Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); K.T.M. Company (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Harrington’s Store (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Northern Commercial Co. Warehouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 3rd Avenue Complex (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rev. William Henry Judge, S.J. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dawson City.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 3, 2010

2. Dr. Brown’s Residence Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.