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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CF2_rev-william-henry-judge-s-j_Dawson-YT.html
Credited with saving many lives, Father Judge was one of the true heroes of the Klondike, serving the area from May 1897 until his death January 16, 1899. In this short period he built St. Mary's Hospital, a church and residences, doing much of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXAS_tribute-to-the-miner_Dawson-YT.html
Dedicated to the Klondike Gold Miners past, present and future in recognition of their contributions to Dawson City and the Klondike Region.In 1896, gold was discovered on Rabbit Creek (later known as Bonanza Creek) by Skookum Jim, George Carmack …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXAR_arctic-brotherhood-hall_Dawson-YT.html
The Arctic Brotherhood was a fraternal organization formed onboard the steamer Seattle while anchored at Skagway. In 1901 Camp #4 Dawson City built a fraternity hall, known as the Arctic Brotherhood Hall to host their meetings as well as uphold th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXAQ_northern-commercial-co-warehouse_Dawson-YT.html
[English]One of the complex of four warehouses that covered an entire city block in 1898, this and numerous other warehoused like it provided the life blood of Dawson City. For four months a year, the river was open for shipping and in the ensuing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXAP_dr-browns-residence_Dawson-YT.html
[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 misplace…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXAN_macaulays-residence_Dawson-YT.html
[English]This fine two storey house, built in 1901, was owned by Henry C. Macaulay, Dawson City's first mayor. Subsequently, it housed such affluent individuals as a merchant, a Territorial Commissioner, a surveyor, and senior management of the Yu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXAM_n-w-m-p-commanding-officers-quarters_Dawson-YT.html
[English]This handsome residence was built in 1902 for the commanding officer of the North West Mounted Police. It lent dignity, authority and a degree of permanence to the presence of law and order in Dawson City. While the police presence was pe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX9S_st-andrews-church-and-manse_Dawson-YT.html
[English]This substantial Presbyterian Church was a reflection of the prosperity and commitment of the congregation it served. Erected in 1901, it boasted a pipe organ and carved oak pews that could accommodate 600. The church bore the architectur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX9R_yukon-hotel_Dawson-YT.html
[English]When it was built in the fall of 1898, the Binet Block stood at the southern end of the business district extending north to King Street. A two-storey log building with a facade of milled lumber, it was typical of commercial structures bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX9Q_3rd-avenue-complex_Dawson-YT.html
[English]In Dawson City's history, permafrost ranks second only to fire as the bane of buildings. These three structures, dating from 1901, illustrate what can happen when heated buildings are placed on frozen ground; the frost melts, mixing water…