by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1921-1930, Parks, Reserves and Trails, Transportation
Whitehorse S.S. Klondike II Architectural History: The vessel is steam and stern driven, flat bottomed with square knuckles. In 1953 it was extensively refurbished for use as a cruise ship. Parks Canada restored it to the original appearance in the 1970s. On July 1,...
by South Hill | Jan 10, 2024 | Heritage Places, Museums and Interpretive Centres, Transportation
Whitehorse S.S. Klondike National Historic Site The sternwheeler S.S. Klondike is managed by Parks Canada and now sits on the banks of the Yukon River. This steamship is the iconic logo for the city of Whitehorse. It tells visitors the history of transportation on the...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1941-1950, Commercial Buildings
Whitehorse S&A Club Café Architectural History: It was a wood frame building with a gable roof and false façade. The foundation was a wood sill construction. It also had bevel wood siding covered with aluminium and plywood exterior siding. The roof was covered...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1891-1900, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse Sam McGee’s Cabin Architectural History: The building is a one room log cabin with a frame gabled roof and corrugated metal roof sheathing. Cultural History: According to many, this house was built in 1899, by Sam McGee, a prospector and builder. Before...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1901-1910, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse Scott House Architectural History: This 1-1/2 storey frame house has a gable roof and hip roofed porch at the entry. It has a full concrete basement and narrow bevel siding on exterior with wooden ornamentation in order to reflect the period and style. A...
