by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1921-1930, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse Earle House Architectural History: The building is a 1-1/2 storey frame residence which includes a foundation and basement. A gable roof is covered with asphalt shingles. The exterior is covered by asbestos shingles. A separate structure which is a garage...
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 | 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 | May 10, 2024 | 1921-1930, Commercial Buildings
Whitehorse Whitehorse Inn Cultural History: The Whitehorse Inn was built in 1927 by Mr. Kenzaburo “King” Yoshida, who operated the hotel until WW II compelled him to return to Japan. The Inn was described as ‘the most modern hotel in the north” and was at that time,...
by South Hill | Apr 15, 2024 | 1921-1930, Commercial Buildings
Whitehorse The Yukon Theatre Architectural History: The building is a large metal clad structure with a gable roof and a concrete foundation. It has an early modernist façade with an Art Deco influence. Building Location: 304 Wood Street • Whitehorse, YT Description:...
