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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E46_bank-of-alaska_Skagway-AK.html
This Wells Fargo Store began as the Bank of Alaska on March 20, 1916.In 1950, Bank of Alaska took on a national character as National Bank of Alaska, and went on to become a pioneer and leader in branch banking in Alaska. In 2000, National Bank of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DR3_skagway-and-white-pass_Skagway-AK.html
has been designated aRegistered NationalHistoric LandmarkUnder the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 24, 1935, this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DR2_fatal-duel_Skagway-AK.html
Frank Reid, guarding the approach to Sylvester's Wharf, where the vigilantes were meeting to restore law and order, shot "Soapy Smith" who failed to stop when challenged, July 8, 1898.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DR1_trail-of-98-museum_Skagway-AK.html
Built as McCabe College for Women in 1899-1900. This is the first granite building in Alaska. It served as a Federal Court House from 1901 until statehood when it was purchased by the city of Skagway for a museum.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DR0_the-vining-and-wilkes-warehouse_Skagway-AK.html
Measuring 50' X 100', this was once the largest buildings in Dyea. I was built on pilings for fear of high tide coming up that far in 1898. Warehouses were used to sort out massive piles of mining supplies and bring order to the chaos that had pre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQZ_skagway-remembers_Skagway-AK.html
The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to forever remember the sacrifices of our military servicemen who died in wartime. These young men left home and community to answer the call to help preserve peace and freedom in the world.World War IVincent D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQY_mollie-walsh_Skagway-AK.html
Mollie was a resourceful and independent young woman with a wanderlust and love of frontiers. In 1890, she left home at 18 for Butte, Montana where she spent seven years. Landing in Skagway in 1897, Mollie became popular as a waitress and member o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQX_jeff-smiths-parlor_Skagway-AK.html
The building before you is an historical structure known as "Jeff. Smith's Parlor." It has recently been acquired by Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service. Jeff. Smith's Parlor, a part of the extensive Ra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQW_arctic-brotherhood-camp-skagway_Skagway-AK.html
Built in 1899 as headquarters for the Arctic Brotherhood Camp Skagway No. 1. The Brotherhood was established February 26, 1899 for the purpose of fraternal enjoyment and mutual aid. Over 30 camps were established throughout Alaska and the Yukon an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQV_captain-william-moore_Skagway-AK.html
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 w…