1979

Dempster Highway

On August 18 1979 the Dempster Highway from Dawson City to Inuvik was officially opened. In this photo L to R - RNWMP costume; Chris Pearson, Gov't leader; Ione Christensen, Commissioner; Erik Nielsen, Member of Parliament; Dempster relatives; RCMP; Jake…

1979

Yukon Party’s Executive Committee

This picture was taken in October '79 at the swearing in ceremony of the newly elected Yukon Party's Executive Committee. L to R: Doug Graham; Pete Hanson; Chris Pearson, Gov't leader; Dan Lang & Meg McCall.

1979

Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Gillian Campbell

Gillian Campbell, popular English Vaudeville style entertainer, attended the 1979 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous. Here she greets Victoria Faulkner with Eli Porsild looking on.

1979

Yukon Territorial Courtroom

This picture taken in the Yukon Territorial courtroom shows Mr. Justice Maddison swearing in the new Commissioner Ione Christensen who was appointed on Jan 20, 1979 & resigned Oct 10, 1979 over disagreement with the changes brought about by Minister…

1978

Herman Peterson

A long time resident of Atlin, B.C. and a bush pilot, Herman Peterson was a man of many talents. In addition to making violins he built his own airplane.

1978

White Pass Rail and Warehouses

Until the Alaska Highway, built in 1942 and available for commercial use 3 years later, all freight came up the coast to Skagway, Alaska & by the WP & YR Railroad to Whitehorse. Left to Right in photo - the…

1976

Governor General Jules Leger

In June 1976, Governor General Jules Leger (1974-1979) visited the Yukon. Commissioner James Smith hosted him aboard the MV Schwatka for a tour up the Yukon River and through Miles Canyon. Among the guests on board were Victoria Faulkner, Doris…

1976

Whitehorse Shipyards

This scene of the Whitehorse Shipyards shows 3 paddle wheelers under construction at the same time during the winter in early 1900’s.  The long corrugated steel warehouses stretching along the Yukon River stored the cargo ready to be picked up…

1975

Northwest Mounted Police

In the foreground in this 1906 Hamacher photo is the Northwest Mounted Police Barracks and compound. In the centre, you can view a softball game in progress and the Catholic Church to the left.

1975

Past Whitehorse Mayors

5 mayors are gathered in the Elks Hall for a banquet to celebrate the 25th year since Whitehorse was incorporated. It is actually over 75 years since a Whitehorse land survey established Whitehorse. Not here former mayors Gorden Cameron (1958-59)…

1974

Whitehorse and Casca Riverboats Burn

The Yukon lost a little bit of its soul. That's the way one noted Yukon historian describe the reaction on that Friday back in 1974, when the Whitehorse and the Casca were reduced to ashes.

Two grand old veterans of…

1973

Quiet Lake

Quiet Lake in July 1973. This photo shows the skills of the Indians in tanning a moose hide for use in moccasin and other leather clothing.

1972

White Pass Hotel

Front Street was rebuilt following the 1905 Fire – the Windsor Hotel, now the White Pass Hotel, the new Whitney and Pedlar are seen here in this Hamacher photo taken on Victoria Day. Hamacher photos were taken on 8x10 glass…

1971

Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous

The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous of 1971 invited the Bon Homme de Neige from the Quebec Winter Carnival. He was a great hit. Seen here is the Bon Homme being greeted by Erik Nielsen, M.P.

1970

First Steamers from Dawson

The first steamers from Dawson arrive on June 9, 1901. Note the tents on the right, The Windsor Hotel left centre and the Whitehorse Hotel in the Centre. Whitney and Pedlar General Merchandise on the corner of Front St. and…

1970

Yukon River

It was a warm fall and winter. The river was not frozen on New Years Day 1970. This picture shows several canoes holding a race from the Riverdale Bridge downstream to near the riverboats.