Alaska's Pioneer Aviator Noel Wien, learned to fly in Minnesota in 1921. In eight hours, he learned to fly and soloed in a Curtiss JN-4 at the Curtiss Company Flying School. He then spent the next two years with the Federated Flying Circus doing . . . — — Map (db m256947) HM
Fairbanks
Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska, and second largest in the state behind Anchorage. According to the recent census the population of the city was approximately 30,000 and the Fairbanks . . . — — Map (db m257461) HM
Our produce growing season in Fairbanks is fairly short about four blissful months, extending from May - September. However, while the season is short, the intensity of the
24-hour sunshine enables produce to grow at incredibly fast rates. . . . — — Map (db m257480) HM
This is a picture of Whiskers who was an early canine resident of Fairbanks. His career began in a bear trap, where he was caught and held captive for several days. Later, he was introduced to the canine society of Fairbanks in the very early . . . — — Map (db m257548) HM
Image captured from 16mm film of the 1941 annual spring float test of the Wien Fairchild 71 at Pike's Landing. According to Noel Wien's son Richard, the plane was towed from Weeks Field to Pike's Landing for the test run. He also said that Pike's . . . — — Map (db m257016) HM
Felix Pedro's gold discovery here in the summer of 1902 sparked a stampede to Fairbanks from other surrounding gold camps in Alaska and the Yukon. The first official stampeders to arrive in Fairbanks were William Salmon and Gus Conradt, who . . . — — Map (db m257537) HM
In the early days of Fairbanks, wood was the only fuel source available here in the Tanana Valley. It was used to generate power, for heating, cooking and construction. William "Woodsaw Bill" Sherwin was one of many men employed in the . . . — — Map (db m257496) HM
The pursuit of freedom comes at a cost
of great sacrifice. This monument is
dedicated to all the men and women who
have defended that freedom and to those who
continue to protect that proud heritage.
The willingness with . . . — — Map (db m255929) HM WM
A monument to recognize Ben Eielson's accomplishments
was conceived in late 1955 and dedicated with the
construction of a monument at the main gate July 20,
1957. This monument enjoyed a short life, it was destroyed
February 27, 1963 when a . . . — — Map (db m255944) HM
Length- 136 Ft, 3 In Height- 41 Ft, 8 In
Wingspan- 130 Ft, 10 In Maximum Weight- 299,000 Lbs
Maximum Speed- 530 MPH Ceiling- 50,000 Ft
The KC-135 is the only aircraft in the world designed
specifically for aerial refueling. It has . . . — — Map (db m255926) HM WM
Length: 29 Feet, 2 Inches
Height: 9 Feet, 5 Inches
Wingspan: 38 Feet
Maximum Weight: 4,900 Lbs
Cruising Speed: 144 MPH
Maximum Speed: 199 MPH
Ceiling: 19,300 Feet
The O-2 is a military version of the Cessna Model 337 "Super . . . — — Map (db m256132) HM WM
July 20, 1897 · Born in Hatton, North Dakota.
1922-23 · Principal of high school, Fairbanks, Alaska.
February 21, 1924 · Flew first airmail to McGrath.
March 3, 1924 · Honorary Member Pioneers of Alaska.
April 1928 · Flew over top of . . . — — Map (db m255962) HM
The F-16 "Fighting Falcon entered duty
with the Air Force in 1979. Designed as a
multi-role fighter, the aircraft has enjoyed
tremendous success in both air-to-air and
air-to-ground capacities. The first F-16 came
to Eielson when the . . . — — Map (db m255935) HM WM
The F-4C Phantom II" entered the Air Force inventory in 1963 and continued to be produced through 1979. Phantoms were used at Eielson for alert duty between 1970 and 1982. The 43 Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 18 Fighter Squadron from . . . — — Map (db m256126) HM WM
Heritage Park
Dedicated to the Everlasting Spirit of Excellence
Demonstrated Over the Past 57 Years by the
Men and Women of "26-Mile Strip" and Eielson AFB,
Whose Efforts Have Empowered the
Heritage and Legacy of Airpower in Alaska. . . . — — Map (db m255939) HM
The pavilion was designed to resemble a
World War II/Cold War era hanger similar
to the "Birchwood Hangers" found
throughout the state. Suspended from the
ceiling is a miniature replica of Ben
Eielson's Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny", reported to
be . . . — — Map (db m255942) HM
The Medal of Honor Monument recognizes the sacrifices and accomplishments of all airmen that helped make this country free by their unselfish acts. Their courage and bravery came at a high personal price and helped force the ideas of democracy. . . . — — Map (db m256090) WM
"Let us never forget those who gave so much so we
can stand here today as free men and women."
World War I April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
World War II December 7, 1941 - September 2, 1945
Korea June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953 . . . — — Map (db m255943) WM
This building served as the Guard Shack for Eielson Air Force Base's Hursey Gate between 1963 and 2007. In January 2007, the main gate was upgraded and moved to accommodate force protection measures as well as modernize traffic flow onto and off . . . — — Map (db m256129) HM
Known as the "Last Lady of the River" the Sternwheeler Nenana was constructed in Nenana, Alaska in 1932 and launched in 1933. She is 237 feet long, 42 feet wide. She had 24 staterooms in addition to space for 32 crew as well as 300 tons of cargo. . . . — — Map (db m256648) HM
Fairbanks flooded in 1967; there was a fear that the
SS Nenana might float away, so holes were drilled in
her hull. Drilling holes in the hull caused the Nenana
to sink into the pond where she was moored.
You can still see where those . . . — — Map (db m256630) HM
This field gun is an American design. It was the US Army's first steel, rifled, breech loading, and recoiling field gun. In the fall of 1902, work on the new 3-inch field artillery was started. Interchangeability, as far as practicality of parts . . . — — Map (db m256647) HM
This cabin was moved
from 7th Avenue, and
has not been identified.
The original records
for all of these cabins
were lost during
the 1967 flood. — — Map (db m256864) HM
Davidson Ditch Pipeline was built to supply water to gold mining dredges in the interior of Alaska. It was a 90-mile water conduit from multiple river drainages south of the Yukon River that terminated at the gold fields just north of Fairbanks. . . . — — Map (db m257487) HM
Before you is Bartlett Plaza honoring Edward L. "Bob" Bartlett (1904-1968), Alaska's first United States Senator. Senator Bartlett was born to Gold Rush Parents and lived in mining camps around the Interior. He was educated in Fairbanks schools, . . . — — Map (db m256606) HM
The Lavelle Young was built in 1898. She was 140 ft. long, 32 ft. wide, and had a draft of 3 ft. She could travel at about 12 m.p.h. Her crew consisted of a captain, mate, engineer, purser, and steward. She could carry about 28 . . . — — Map (db m256926) HM
Originally located between
Lacey & Cushman Streets,
this cabin was built
in the early 1900's.
It was generously donated
by Edgar Philleo. — — Map (db m256941) HM
Captain Charles Wilbur Adams, the first Captain of the SS Nenana, was also the owner and Captain of the Steamer LaVelle Young that in 1901 offloaded E.T. Barnette, his wife, crew and supplies onto the banks of what was to become Fairbanks, . . . — — Map (db m256665) HM
From 1905 to 1909, Fairbanks enjoyed several fruitful years of mining as a placer gold camp. However, promising new gold strikes in other parts of Alaska were beginning to pull people and businesses out of Fairbanks. Several key businessmen . . . — — Map (db m257489) HM
The City of Fairbanks was incorporated on November 10, 1903,
after the discovery of gold in the Tanana Valley in 1902. This
location, originally identified as the Fairbanks Cemetery, was
later renamed Clay Street Cemetery after the adjacent . . . — — Map (db m256398) HM
Rotary Club of Fairbanks presents this entrance to the
historic Clay Street Cemetery to the City of Fairbanks
September 20, 2010
Commemorating 70 years of Rotary Club
Service in Alaska's Interior
1940 - 2010
"Service Above Self" . . . — — Map (db m256400) HM
In Memoriam
From 1905 to 1916 at least 83 men died and 400 were injured in gold mining accidents in the Fairbanks area. Underground mining was dangerous during this pioneer era. Most died from cave-ins, falling down shafts, being struck by . . . — — Map (db m47383) HM
[Representative Pioneer of Alaska]
Robert Joseph "Bob" Geis
Born June 1859 Long Island, New York
Died 13 July 1916 Fairbanks
Locomotive Engineer / City Councilman
Husband of Minnie Dahl
Burial location: Eagles SE 1046. . . . — — Map (db m256408) HM
Born June 1842 Oriskany Falls, NY
Died 11 Sept 1905 Fairbanks, AK
World's First Professional Wrestler
Civil War Veteran
[Masonic symbol] — — Map (db m256460) HM
This totem is dedicated
in loving memory of
Daniel A. Frederick
April 15, 1946 - December 11, 2008
The original owner of
"Blondies"
We Miss You! — — Map (db m256879) HM
Doctor Stearns, the first
veterinarian in Fairbanks
built this cabin himself[.]
Doc was an avid
movie goer and also
operated a small farm. — — Map (db m256861) HM
This replica is believed
to have been part of the
original homestead owned
by Dr. Young, one of the
first Dairy Farmers in
Fairbanks. It was moved to
this site from 11th Avenue. — — Map (db m256713) HM
Most steamers were very loud and could
be heard coming for many miles. The
Nenana's engine room had been
designed to include a condenser; the
used steam could be cooled resulting in
clean distilled water recycled back
through the boilers . . . — — Map (db m256624) HM
The passage to Tanacross was not possible due to low water levels. Captain Adams dropped Barnette, his trade goods and family on the banks of the Chena Slough. Captain Adams stayed long enough to construct two cabins. One was for . . . — — Map (db m256897) HM
One of the earliest in
Fairbanks, this cabin was built
around 1904 by two Finns.
It was located on Second Avenue.
The original mud can still be
seen between some of the logs.
It was owned by Lena Ferguson
until 1954, and donated by . . . — — Map (db m256714) HM
First Captain Charles Adams, nephew [of]
Howard Adams, had worked as a mess boy
in the early days of the Steamer Nenana.
Howard served as the last Captain retiring
the boat from passenger service in 1949.
Then as a cargo steamer in . . . — — Map (db m256621) HM
The Steamer SS Nenana was fabricated in Seattle?
The materials were then shipped from Seattle to
Seward by regular steamship lines, then transported
450 miles on the Alaska Railroad to Nenana. — — Map (db m256688) HM
Used by President Warren G. Harding on his trip to Alaska in 1923 to drive the Golden Spike for the Alaska Railroad. Denali" is the Indian name for Mt. McKinley, the Great One. — — Map (db m219066) HM
"In memory of Jack Williams,
a moving force in the fund-raising
and volunteer efforts that produced
major restorations of Kitty Hensley House,
the Harding Railroad Car, the Lavelle Young
wheelhouse, and the Sternwheeler Nenana,
all . . . — — Map (db m256650) HM
In tribute to the memory of
James Wickersham
Author - Pioneer Jurist
Alaska Delegate to Congress
Introduced first Alaska Statehood bill in
64th Congress, March 30, 1916
Dedicated on the eve of Alaska Statehood at . . . — — Map (db m256715) HM
This house was located at
923 Eighth Avenue, between
Cowles and Kellum. Kittie Hensley
was one of the first owners of this
early 1900's cabin. She also owned
the Florence S., a sternwheeler that
plied the Yukon & Tanana Rivers
and . . . — — Map (db m256719) HM
Home of Lee B. Loomis,
of Loomis Security:
built in 1903 for $800.
Note the leaded windows.
This cabin was also the
home of Louis Golden, and
later the Paul Palfy family. — — Map (db m256865) HM
Wife of Felix Pedro
The Discoverer of Gold on Pedro Creek
It Was His Discovery That Started The
Development of the Vast Interior of Alaska
And The Beginning of Fairbanks.
Mary Lived in Fairbanks For Over 25 Years.
She Was Born In . . . — — Map (db m256456) HM
The Nyac 2 1/2, as this model dredge is known, was given to James K. Crowdy in 1938. Crowdy, President of the New York-Alaska Gold Dredging Corp. of Nyac, Alaska, was presented this model by the Washington Iron Works of Seattle. The working model . . . — — Map (db m257488) HM
Built in 1948, and used
as motels that were
later rented as homes.
It is rumored that many
lively parties were
held in these cabins. — — Map (db m256735) HM
This cabin was built in 1908
and purchased in the early 30's
by Nick Nagengast who traveled
to Alaska with Elam Harrish,
the hero of Jack London's
Burning Daylight — — Map (db m256856) HM
This cabin was moved
from 7th Avenue.
Martin Nunner,
a miner from Coal Creek
bought it from
a Russian family in
the mid nineteen fifties. — — Map (db m256869) HM
Moved from the 1400 block of 2nd and Badger. Willed to Carl Erickson by Lawrence Olson. Robert Service was never in the cabin, but his literary works were introduced here. — — Map (db m256867) HM
Constructed in 1906 as
the Palace Hotel and
Bath House. Located on
4th Avenue. First floor
was used as a bath house.
Cost of a Tub Bath
was fifty cents. — — Map (db m256876) HM
Born 17 Jan 1873 New York
Died 9 July 1914 Fairbanks
Husband of Beatrice / Mechanical Engineer
Charter Member Moose Lodge #1392 — — Map (db m256423) HM
Born 20 Feb 1862 Galway, Ireland
Died 13 March 1924 Suntrana, Alaska
Foreman and Original Stakeholder At Healy River Coal Corporation
Member Of Fraternal Order Of Eagles And Pioneers Of Alaska — — Map (db m256465) HM
Dedicated to the Pioneering Prospectors who developed the Fairbanks Mining District into the thriving community that we all enjoy today. The sacrifices of these hardworking men and women made it possible for past, present and future generations . . . — — Map (db m257481) HM
This drill was used in the Preacher Creek area during the early 20th Century, where it sat for decades until its restoration by Eagle Scout Seth Santoro of the Midnight Sun Council, Troop 92 in 2016. Drills were used to determine the presence . . . — — Map (db m257485) HM
"Nenana marks the end of the period of practical shipbuilding, during which master shipwrights accumulated knowledge as apprentices and craftsmen, and constructed ships using measurements obtained from half hull models that were then scaled up to . . . — — Map (db m256649) HM
The Chamber of Commerce bought the SS Nenana in 1957 from the Alaska Railroad then sold it to the
Greater Fairbanks Opportunities Inc., an offshoot of businessmen from the Chamber of Commerce.
The Greater Fairbanks Opportunities Inc. brought . . . — — Map (db m256668) HM
Owned by Henry (Harry) Peter Karstens.
He was co-leader of the 1st climb on
Mt. McKinley/Denali, and Pioneer
Superintendent of Mt. McKinley
National Park from 1921-1928.
Karstens returned to private
business in Fairbanks in 1928, and . . . — — Map (db m256931) HM
During the summer of 1940 a group of civic-minded
men organized the Fairbanks Rotary club. It would be
the third such club in the territory, following
Ketchikan and Juneau. Communications were slow at
that time and the club's charter, which . . . — — Map (db m282424) HM
Bill Sherwin's home.
Originally located on
1st Avenue & State Street.
Bill's Saw Shop, building
number 20, was located
behind the house. — — Map (db m256888) HM
This cabin, originally
located on Wendell Street,
is said to have been
the home of Skagway Jim;
a member of Soapy Smith's
gang. Jim died in Fairbanks
around 1909 of an
old gunshot wound. — — Map (db m256860) HM
Images and map are from the Tanana Gold Fields, published spring 1904
[Prospector photo captions, clockwise from top left, read]
George Purches Thomas Gilmore Jack Costa
Al Hilty & S.R. Weiss Dave Cascaden Frank Cleary Fred . . . — — Map (db m257483) HM
There were only three captains on the
SS Nenana during its tenure.
Charles Adams
Captain Charles Adams was the first in 1933 of the three captains of the "SS Nenana" also known as "The Last Lady of the River". He remained captain until . . . — — Map (db m257421) HM
Gravity stamp milling was the primary method for crushing ore prior to 1910. The purpose of the mill was to reduce gold-bearing rock (ore) into a high-value concentrate of gold. Mills generally consisted of several components: a stamp battery, . . . — — Map (db m257490) HM
This machine has a colorful past. It helped to build the Panama Canal, worked in Hawaii, and dug sections of Davidson Ditch; the Alaskan "Water Pipeline".
Davidson Ditch brought water from Chatanika to float and operate the huge hydraulic . . . — — Map (db m257486) HM
The Nenana built accommodations for 52 passengers but was never licensed to carry more than 16 by the Steamboat Inspection Service. During World War II Federal officials and military were not
considered "Passengers for hire." The Nenana would . . . — — Map (db m256664) HM
The Greater Fairbanks Opportunities leased the boat?
Newsminer July 1, 1958
Boatel Is Open
Fairbanks boatel, the sternwheeler Nenana which is docked near 2nd avenue and Lathrop street, opened last week, for the summer . . . — — Map (db m256690) HM
The SS Nenana was originally in a different place
in the park? She was moved more then [sic] 200 ft.
to be placed where she is now. She was originally
placed in a man made pond, facing the Pioneers Museum. — — Map (db m256661) HM
The SS Nenana fulfilled a significant role during World War II. She transported equipment and personnel needed to construct airfields and other military installments, including facilities and aircraft for the Lend Lease Act of 1941. She supplied . . . — — Map (db m256653) HM
During World War II the SS Nenana played an essential role, transporting equipment and personnel needed to construct airfields and other military install[ations], including facilities and aircraft for the Lend-Lease Act of 1941.
[Photo . . . — — Map (db m256691) HM
It took three days to bring the SS Nenana to Fairbanks from Nenana. The vessel traveled cautiously with a sounding boat out in front to test the river depth and check for sandbars.
She was still hung up on a sand bar by the mouth of the Chena . . . — — Map (db m256667) HM
Sternwheelers were the main transportation for the Interior in the early 1900's. The difficult terrain and lack of roads made the rivers a useful and efficient means of travel. The Tanana and Yukon Rivers naturally spread out in . . . — — Map (db m256895) HM
Suter, “The Live Jeweler” and E.R. Peoples, owner of E.R. Peoples General Merchandise, married two sisters in 1910.They built these two adjoining houses, together one of the first modern homes in town. — — Map (db m47408) HM
1955
The idea that sparked the creation of Pioneer Park came from a Fairbanks Golden Days Celebration Committee meeting. Robert Sheldon of Pioneers of Alaska Fairbanks Igloo No. 4 took the idea to the Fairbanks Pioneer Igloos to . . . — — Map (db m256603) HM
[Historic photo captions, clockwise from top center, read]
Prospector Felix Pedro, Discoverer of the Fairbanks Mining District
Prospector using rocker box to recover gold
Hoisting with a windlass at the prospect site
. . . — — Map (db m257482) HM
In November of 1907, a two-story wooden schoolhouse with a cupola was completed on this site. Over time, to accommodate growth, the schoolhouse was expanded and additions were made. In 1932, the school was destroyed by fire, but rebuit in 1934 as . . . — — Map (db m238727) HM
The Harding Car was built in 1905 in Chicago, Illinois and carried passengers until 1945. It was donated to the City of Fairbanks in 1959, and moved to the Park in 1965.
The Harding Car, also known as the Denali Car, is the train car that . . . — — Map (db m256596) HM
In August 1901, the sternwheeler Lavelle Young was chartered by E. T. Barnette from Captain C. W. Adams to transport Barnette, his wife Isabelle, three men in Barnette's employ, and 130 tons of supplies for Barnette's future . . . — — Map (db m256896) HM
The church had its beginning in the winter of 1902-03 when the
Rev. M. E. Krouse Ph. D., Presbyterian missionary of Rampart,
Alaska came to the new camp on the Chena [River] called Fairbanks. He
built a mission cabin, preached the first . . . — — Map (db m256859) HM
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This vessel possesses national significance in
commemorating the history of the United States
of America. The S. S. Nenana is the last
steamer of her type remaining in the . . . — — Map (db m256655) HM
From 1933 until the early 1940's, burial records were
poorly kept or lost, therefore there are nearly 200
unknown graves. The original markers were destroyed by
floods and the elements. Graves were located by ground
penetrating radar in the . . . — — Map (db m256405) HM
Wold family home from 1946 to 1969.
Joanne [Jo Ann], one of the daughters,
is known for her writing talents:
"This Old House",
and "Gold City Girl". — — Map (db m256935) HM
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