1 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — Alaska's Gold Rush Era —

Gold discoveries brought Alaska and the Yukon to the attention of the world. A series of stampedes occurred over more than three decades. Drawn by dreams of gold, men and women from many places and all walks of life participated in an adventure that . . . — — Map (db m59836) HM

2 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — Barnette's Landing —

Captain E.T. Barnette, a passenger on the riverboat Lavelle Young, debarked near this site on August 26, 1901, and established a trading post which in 1902 became known as Fairbanks. Alaska Centennial 1867-1967 State of Alaska Governor Walter J. . . . — — Map (db m59831) HM

3 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — Tanana Valley Gold —

The gold deposit found in 1902 north of present-day Fairbanks proved to be the richest in Alaska. Prospector Felix Pedro and trader E.T. Barnette played key roles in the discovery and initial rush. A second strike made the following summer . . . — — Map (db m59826) HM

4 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — The Founding of Fairbanks —

Captain E.T. Barnette, whose trading post on the Chena River became the city of Fairbanks, arrived here on the sternwheeler Lavelle Young with Captain Adams on August 26, 1901. Felix Pedro and partners, mining for gold in the hills above town, saw . . . — — Map (db m47382) HM

5 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — Welcome to Coldfoot Camp —

This Sign Greeted New Arrivals As They Arrived At The Pipeline Construction Camp Located One Mile West Of Here. We Salvaged This Sign When The Camp Was Being Dismantled. You are about 55 miles north of the Arctic Circle on the East Bank . . . — — Map (db m49597) HM

6 ► Alaska, Haines Borough, Haines — Fort William H. Seward — A National Historic Landmark —

Fort Seward was the first permanent military base in Alaska. Completed in 1904 on 100 acres of land donated by the Presbyterian Church, it remained active until 1944. Named for William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who arranged the purchase . . . — — Map (db m70810) HM

7 ► Alaska, Haines Borough, Haines — Founders of Port Chilkoot —

Commemorating the Founders of Port Chilkoot World War II Veterans and their families who bought Fort Wm. H. Seward in 1947 and pioneered their futures here. Steve Homer • Ted and Mimi Gregg • Carl and Betty Heinmiller • Marty and . . . — — Map (db m70803) HM WM

8 ► Alaska, Juneau Borough, Juneau, Downtown Juneau — Manila Square —

Panel 1: The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Honors the Contributions of Filipinos in Juneau by naming this downtown location MANILA SQUARE Juneau Assembly Members: Dale Anderson - Don Etheridge, Jr. - Jeannie Johnson - Ken . . . — — Map (db m68849) HM

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9 ► Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — From Planks to Pavement — North Front Street's Early Views —

At the turn of the century, Ketchikan's pioneer townsite sprouted up from the base of a rugged, uncleared rocky mountainside where it meets deep tidewater. The downtown business district was literally built upon pilings and planked decking, with . . . — — Map (db m181910) HM

10 ► Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — Upon 'Thundering Wings' —

“Thundering Wings” — the title of local master carver Nathan Jackson's magnificent cedar monument, depicts the Tlingit native origin of Ketchikan's name, as told by Chief Reynold Denny of the Beaver Clan: “About three hundred years ago the . . . — — Map (db m181908) HM

11 ► Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Wasilla — Iditarod Cabin — In loving memory of Dean H. Christopherson —

In loving memory of Dean H. Christopherson 1916-1992 Made possible by a generous contribution from Mrs. Elaine G. Christopherson in memory of her husband The cabin is similar to the cabin at Rohn the eighth checkpoint on the . . . — — Map (db m80413) HM

12 ► Alaska, North Slope Borough, Barrow — Paġlagivsi! — Welcome to the Ancient Village of Ukpiaġvik — “The Place Where We Hunt Snowy Owls” —

Sharing Food, Sharing Life – Then and Now Ukpiaġvik, which means ‘the place where we hunt snowy owls,’ was one of several ancient villages in the Barrow area. Our ancestors settled here primarily to hunt the great bowhead whales. But . . . — — Map (db m49595) HM

13 ► Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — A Town for an Empire —

This place was central to Russia's hopes of establishing a lucrative colony in America. Finding a Foothold Starting in the 1740s, Russians were attracted to Alaska's coast by abundant, valuable sea otters. Russia claimed Alaska and . . . — — Map (db m181348) HM

14 ► Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — In This Place —

The first American flag was raised by a colorguard from Company F, 9th Infantry, to signify the transfer of Alaska from czarist Russia. The first 49 star American flag was raised on July 4, 1959, by a colorguard from the First Battle Group 9th . . . — — Map (db m133863) HM

15 ► Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — Sentinel of a Divided Town —

The replica blockhouse before you, a symbol of Russia's role in Alaska's history, represents the walled fortifications that defined the limits of its control. These blockhouses, or watchtowers, each housing cannons, protected the Russian . . . — — Map (db m133826) HM

16 ► Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — Tilson Building —

This large frame house was constructed as a Russian residence about 1835. Although there has been some modification the building is thought to be the finest remaining example of Russian secular architecture in Alaska. — — Map (db m133829) HM

17 ► Alaska, Skagway — Captain William Moore — The Visionary —

Captain William Moore first saw the Skagway River Valley and the White Pass in the spring of 1887 when he came with a Canadian survey team to determine the exact position of the 141st meridian separating Alaska and what is now Canada’s Yukon. He was . . . — — Map (db m72783) HM

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18 ► Alaska, Skagway — Skagway's Historic Waterfront —

Skagway had a deep-water harbor and was the starting point of the White Pass trail, which began in the river valley and let through the mountains. Skagway was the place where thousands of stampeders started their journey to the Klondike gold mines. . . . — — Map (db m72782) HM

19 ► Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Big Delta — Gold Rush Crossroads —

The community of Big Delta began during the Gold Rush era as a trading post and roadhouse serving prospectors and travelers. Known for many years as McCarty, Big Delta was a link in the paths of travel and trade. It was located at the . . . — — Map (db m49598) HM

20 ► Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Delta Junction — Delta Junction, Alaska — Northern Terminus of the "Alcan" Highway —

This highway was constructed during World War II as a military supply route for interior Alaska Military and Airfields in 1942. 7 Army regiments and 42 Contractors and Public Roads Administrators working from Delta Junction South and Dawson Creek . . . — — Map (db m59840) HM