First Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
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First Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
First Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA, with snow on the ground.
circa 1905
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Media ID 14169200
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Alaska Avenue Bakery Carlisle Cold Downing Fairbanks Furnished Gardner Groceries Grocery Hardware Jones Machinery Main Mining Pioneer Restaurant Rooms Store Stores Supplies Tanana
EDITORS COMMENTS
First Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA: A Blizzardy Scene from the Early 1900s Step back in time with this photograph of First Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska, circa 1905. The snow-covered ground and frosty air tell us that we've entered a winter wonderland. The avenue, the main artery of this northern town, is lined with a diverse array of buildings, each one a testament to the pioneering spirit that once thrived in this remote part of America. On the left, we see the Downing & Gardner Hardware Store, a vital supplier of mining machinery and general supplies for the area's pioneers. Further down the street, the Tanana Market and Carlisle's Groceries and Bakery offer fresh produce, baked goods, and other necessities. The Hotel Fairbanks, a furnished rooms establishment, stands proudly in the middle of the scene, providing weary travelers with a warm place to rest. The buildings on First Avenue are a mix of wood and brick structures, their windows frosted over from the cold. Snow piles up against the sides of the buildings, creating a picturesque scene that speaks to the harsh yet beautiful conditions of life in early 20th-century Fairbanks. Despite the cold, there's a sense of community and resilience in this photograph. The people of Fairbanks relied on each other and the businesses along First Avenue to survive the long, cold winters. This image offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the ingenuity, determination, and camaraderie that defined life in Alaska during the pioneer era.
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