by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1891-1900, Churches, Landmarks
Whitehorse Old Log Church Architectural History: It is a log building with an L-shaped plan and a gable roof. The interior consists of stick frame trusses and the roof is covered with cedar shingles. In 1916, a vestry joining the church was rebuilt and enlarged. The...
by South Hill | Jan 10, 2024 | Churches, Heritage Places
Whitehorse Old Log Church Museum Built in 1900, the Old Log Church and Rectory are among the oldest buildings in Whitehorse. Today, the church’s exhibits and interactive displays tell stories about the early days of missionaries, whalers, explorers and Yukon First...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1891-1900, Churches
Whitehorse Old Log Rectory Architectural History: The building is a two-storey log structure which includes a basement and a gable roof with small dormer. Additions in 1929 included foundation repairs and the installation of a wood furnace. Other sections are a large...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1921-1930, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse Palmer House Architectural History: The structure is a wood frame house with a gable roof and shed entry at the front. It is set upon a wood sill foundation and has a roll asphalt roof. There is a variety of exterior wood finishes, including drop siding and...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1891-1900, Churches, Parks, Reserves and Trails
Whitehorse Pioneer Cemetery Cultural History: This site, previously known as the 6th Avenue Cemetery, was renamed the Pioneer Cemetery in 1975 in recognition of the number of well-known Yukon citizens who are buried there. In early 1900, many townspeople petitioned to...
