On September 10th, 1918, a lesser-known “Golden Spike” was driven in a ceremony signifying the completion of the railroad between Anchorage and Seward. The completion of this portion of the railroad linked Anchorage to the ice-free port of Seward, allowing year-round movement of people, supplies, and equipment to further construction. The spike was presented to […]
It was 111 years ago today that Anchorage began as the largest Alaskan city it is at present. It was April 9th, 1915 that President Woodrow Wilson made his final decision as to the route of the Alaska Railroad from Seward to Fairbanks. The route led to the move of the headquarters from Seward […]
