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Fourth of July Crowd

Date: 07 04
Description: A large crowd of people gather for a 4th of July celebration. Sign on building on the right side of the street reads: "Tanana." A large American flag is ha...
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Fourth of July Canoe Races

Date: 07 04
Description: Elevated view across water towards a large crowd watching canoe races on the Fourth of July. Storefronts line the street behind the crowd. Business signs r...
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Christmas at Hall's Book Store

Date: 12 25 1907
Description: A crowd poses with Santa Claus in front of Hall's Book Store during a Christmas celebration. Business signs read, (partially obscured): "National Bank." Ca...
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The Dam Road House

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Description: View across snow-covered road towards several men and horses in front of the Dam Road House on the Fairbanks-Valdez Trail. Caption reads: "The Dam Road Hou...
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Arrival of Gold Pack Train

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Description: View of a group of miners arriving in Fairbanks with their gold. One man is riding a mule. Caption reads: "Arrival Of Gold-Pack Train At Fairbanks, Alaska....
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Salchaket Trading Post and Munson's Road House

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Description: Exterior view of the Salchaket Trading Post and Munson's Road House on the Valdez-Fairbanks Trail. Log buildings are along a snowy path. Caption reads: "Mu...
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Mail and Passenger Stage

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Description: View of a horse-drawn sleigh used as a mail and passenger stage between Tanana and Fairbanks. Writing on sleigh reads: "Tanana-Fairbanks Stage" Caption rea...
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First Avenue in Fairbanks

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Description: View down business-lined First Avenue. Pedestrians are walking along the street. Caption reads: "Looking Up First Avenue — Fairbanks, Alaska. In The Winter...
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Winter Street

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Description: View of a city, filled with snow. A prominent business sign reads: "Alaska Printing Co: Photo Engraving." A pedestrian can be seen in the distance slogging...
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Third Avenue Hotel

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Description: View across street toward the Third Avenue Hotel. Caption reads: "Leading Hotel of Fairbanks, Alaska, J. H. Patten, Proprietor."
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Fourth of July

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Description: Elevated view of a crowd in a grandstand on the Fourth of July. The grandstand is decorated with flags and banners. Buildings of Fairbanks are in the backg...
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First Avenue

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Description: Elevated view of First Avenue, the main street in town. The area is home to the O.K. Lodging House, Denver Bar, and other restaurants and stores. Published...
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Front Street

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Description: View down Front Street, in the business district. Tanana Commercial Company, established in 1880, can be seen at left among other shops and restaurants.
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Copper River Native Americans

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Description: Group portrait of a family of Copper River Native Americans.
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Eskimo Tent Village

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Description: Elevated view of an Eskimo tent village on sandspit along the shoreline. Wood buildings are along higher ground on the right near a river.
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Race to Candle

Date: 04 01 1908
Description: A crowd gathers in a downtown street while a dog team exits for the race to Candle and back.
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Stages Meeting on the Delta

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Description: View of two stagecoaches meeting on the Fairbanks-Valdez Trail.
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Stage on the Fairbanks-Valdez Trail

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Description: Side view of a stagecoach filled with passengers and labeled, "U.S. Mail, Fairbanks Valdez Stage."
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Tanana and Fairbanks Stage

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Description: Side view of a horse-drawn sleigh used as a mail and passenger stage between Tanana and Fairbanks.
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Lockheed Vega 1

Date: 1928
Description: Right side view of a Lockheed Vega 1 sitting in the snow. The tail identifier reads: "X3903." The airplane is equipped with a 220hp Wright J-5 engine. Capt...

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