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Interior Sketches” book project featured in Alaska Historical Society newsletter

The most recent issue of the Alaska Historical Society’s newsletter, Alaska History Notes, had a half-page announcement about my upcoming book, put in compliments of the local Tanana-Yukon Historical Society. The announcement features my...

Claypool/Berry house a reminder of Fairbanks judicial history

Claypool/Berry houe in early winter of 2011 When James Wickersham became sole judge for Alaska’s new 3rd Judicial District in 1900, he was not a lone ranger tasked with bringing justice to Interior Alaska....

Palace Hotel a rare remnant of Fairbanks early business district

Palace Hotel as it looked in November 2012 The old Palace Hotel, a two-story log structure now located at Pioneer Park, is a rare survivor of Fairbanks’ early business district. According to the City...