Scow offshore ready to be unloaded as seen from the beach, Nome, Alaska, circa 1900

Handwritten on verso: Bringing in a load on the surf. PH Coll 492.14 Nome, Alaska is one of the state's oldest cities and was incorporated on April 9, 1901. The city experienced a population boom in 1898 and 1899 when gold was discovered on nearby Anvil Creek. In 1934 Nome suffered a disastrous...

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Other Authors: University of Washington Libraries. Special Collections Division
Format: Other/Unknown Material
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Subjects:
Boats > Alaska
Scows > Alaska
Loading and unloading > Alaska
Anvil
Nome
Alaska
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/alaskawcanada/id/2572
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Summary:Handwritten on verso: Bringing in a load on the surf. PH Coll 492.14 Nome, Alaska is one of the state's oldest cities and was incorporated on April 9, 1901. The city experienced a population boom in 1898 and 1899 when gold was discovered on nearby Anvil Creek. In 1934 Nome suffered a disastrous fire and during World War II it was an important stop for planes traveling to Russia for the Lend/Lease program. Today it is known for being the finish spot for the Iditarod sled-dog race.

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