Arctic Brotherhood Hall, Skagway

Caption on image: A.B. Hall Skagway Alaska. H.A.D. Filed in Alaska--Cities/Location--Skagway Constructed during the summer of 1899, the AB Hall was the first building for the fraternal order of the Arctic Brotherhood that formed during the Klondike gold rush in February of 1899. In 1900, the brother...

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Fraternal lodges > Alaska > Skagway
Arctic Brotherhood (Skagway
Alaska)
Arctic
Skagway
Alaska
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Summary:Caption on image: A.B. Hall Skagway Alaska. H.A.D. Filed in Alaska--Cities/Location--Skagway Constructed during the summer of 1899, the AB Hall was the first building for the fraternal order of the Arctic Brotherhood that formed during the Klondike gold rush in February of 1899. In 1900, the brothers added a unique facade comprised of locally harvested driftwood and sticks to create a classic composition with quiltlike patterns, large masaic letters, and a gold pan - a unique example of Victorican rustic architecture. [Source: http://www.nps.gov/akso/CR/AKRCultural/CulturalMain/3PDF/CulturalTiesIssue4.pdf ]

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