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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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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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View Across Chena River

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Description: View of Fairbanks, Alaska across the Chena River. A wooden bridge crosses the river, and storefronts can be seen lining the city street. Caption reads: "Fa...
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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 Crowd

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Description: A crowd gathers on the pier and on the shore during a Fourth of July festival. Shops can be seen beyond the wharf. Published by Hall's Bookstore.
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Gold Pack Train

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Description: View of a gold pack train outside Washington Alaska Bank and Bleary Meat Market. Published by Chisholm & Hall, Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Front Street

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Description: View down Front Street in the business district. Hotel Revilla, which burned in 1924, stands at the right. Men walk past stores on the left.
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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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Winter Street Scene

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Description: View down a snow-covered street during winter. A man stands on a snow bank outside of shops and other small businesses at right.
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Street Scene

Date: 1907
Description: A couple stands outside their dwelling adjacent to Tanana Commercial Company, established in 1880. Stacks of lumber and a large saw are visible in the for...
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Front Street

Date: 1907
Description: View down Front Street featuring buildings with signs reading "The Northern," "The Reception," and "The Senate."

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