Mendenhall Lodge (Mendenhall Camp Lodge, Bert & Audrey's Lodge) - Historic Mile 968, Km 1503.5 (old Km 1558)

  *   1964-1967, operated by John and Connie Yaklin.
  *   February 17, 1964, Connie Yaklin applies for a licence to sell beer at the Mendenhall Lodge.
  *   March 20, 1967, in article "Up-grading at Yukon Hotels": "Mendenhall Lodge, M.P. 968. Renovations to main restaurant building - new wall panelling, coffee counter and stools; kitchen remodelled and re-decorated; 4 new motel units to be ready for 1967 season." (Whitehorse Star)
  *   November 2, 1967, applies for a Public Service Vehicle Licence to operate a 1959 Mercury flatbed with hoist as a tow truck.
  *   April 2, 1968, for sale: "MENDENHALL LODGE. Mile 968, Alaska Highway. This beautifully located lodge on Mendenhall River as 3 3/4 acres partially cleared, 3 gas pumps, cafe, tavern, plumbing, 4 motel units. For further information about this excellent investment, call DUMAS REALTY, 7-2242. Box 1072." (Whitehorse Star)
  *   July 4, 1968, Bert and Audrey Dominguez apply for a licence to sell beer and wine at the Mendenhall Lodge.
  *   July 15, 1968: "Now under new management - Bert & Audrey's Mendenhall Lodge. Do come out and see us this Saturday and celebrate the occasion. Phone 2-C." (Whitehorse Star)
  *   November 4, 1968, Audrey won the Boone and Crockett award - she "boasted a total of 146"." (Whitehorse Star)
  *   June 9, 1969, Bert & Audrey's Lodge is being expanded by 9 units. They are having a weekly draw for a free steak dinner, for truck drivers only. (Whitehorse Star)
  *   November 5, 1969, the lodge was robbed of $91 at gunpoint by 2 Americans who were staying at the lodge while their car was being repaired at Haines Junction. The robbers returned the money but were arrested.
  *   March 23, 1970, the lodge is once again being managed by Connie Yaklin, and Bert and Audrey Dominguez are gone. (Whitehorse Star)
  *   April 30, 1970, for sale: "Mendenhall Lodge, Alaska Highway Lodge. 15 rooms, with baths, Tavern, w/w carpeting, garage and tire shop - 300' frontage, 30 acres clear title, phone Dumas Agency." (Whitehorse Star)
  *   April 21, 1976, there was a single ad offering the lodge for sale. On May 5, 1976, Harry Gordon-Cooper applied for a restaurant beer and licence, and a liquor off-sales licence.
  *   March 28, 1977, Star Enterprises (Yukon) Limited applied for a restaurant beer and licence, and a beer off-sales licence.
  *   June 13, 2007, "the site of the old Mendenhall Lodge" is for sale - 4.13 acres for $49,900. Listed by Marj Eschak, Coldwell Banker.
  *   August 2019, the property is for sale again - 4.13 acres for $135,0900. Listed by Terence Tait .

Haines Junction Lodge; Brewster's Lodge; Haines Junction Lodge: Haines Junction   *   Ad: June 7, 1962, The Whitehorse Star   *   November 28, 1957: "Haines Junction Lodge - Mile 1016. - 7 rooms and 4 family style cabins - Cafe and Tavern. Cafe serving meals until midnight. Fasoline available most all hours. All Credit Cards Accepted. Big Game Guide, Bill Brewster has a class B guide license for big game hunting and fishing parties... guiding for Photographic tours in the Kluane Game Reserve. Operated by Bill Brewster." (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)   *   May 1, 1958: Haines Junction Lodge Limited is applying to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies to change the company name to Brewster's Lodge Limited.   *   May 22, 1958: Brewster's Lodge ran 2 ads in The Star looking for a girl or woman to do general work in the lodge. The position was taken by Miss Frances Hume, who had left the Yukon 2 years before.   *   February 1, 1962: "Fire this morning destroyed Brewster's Lodge at Haines Junction, which has been operating since 1955. Nothing was saved but, fortunately, no one was hurt. All that remains is a cabin located at the rear of the lodge. The lodge building itself contained a cafe, tavern, six rooms and the owner's apartment. There were a few cabins in connection with it also." (Whitehorse Star)   *   December 13, 1965, Brewster's Lodge catered a meal for the St. Elias Lions at the Haines Junction Community Hall.   *   June 13, 1966, ten pieces of property owned by Brewster's Lodge are listed in the properties for sale for delinquent taxes. The amount owed is large, $955.51.   *   September 1, 1966: "Bill, Ricky [Mrs. Brewster] and Sharon (daughter] Brewster, of Brewster's Lodge, have returned home after a very brief holiday to Dawson City, Mayo, Elsa and other Yukon communities."   *   November 10, 1966: "A female impersonator entertainer, who had been driving a red 1963 Cadillac convertible down the Alaska Highway, appeared in Magistrate's court for the second time on Wednesday morning. Dianne Summers (27) of California, was charged last Monday with theft and possession of a woolen blanket and electric kettle from Brewster's lodge at Haines Junction on November 4th." Summers had been in custody for five days but was remanded for another four days, with bail set at $2,000. On November 15th, after 11 days in custody, she was sentenced to one day in jail.   *   April 2, 1968, for sale: "BREWSTER'S LODGE, Haines Junction, Mile 1016. A.A.A. approved. 11 guest units, full plumbing facilities. Cafe, tavern, trailer court, laundromat, gas pumps. Located at Junction of Haines Highway and Alaska Highway. Inquiries invited. Call DUMAS REALTY, 7-2242. Box 1072."   *   April 28, 1969, Dolly and George Mason have purchased Brewsters Lodge.They had been operating the Burwash Service Station.   *   May 31, 1971, Jean and Trig Bakke have taken over management of Brewster's Lodge.   *   October 28, 1971, a Haines Junction girl, Martha Smith, was placed on a year's probation Wednesday on the recommendation of a pre-sentence report. She had been convicted of stealing a total of $500 from Brewster's Lodge during July and August. She had re-paid the money.   *   April 28, 1972, Trig Bakke of Brewsters' Lodge has agreed to try a women's night at the tavern for the pool table.   *   April 9, 1973: Edgar and Lilian Bear are taking over the Gateway Motel (formerly called Brewster's Lodge) which has fourteen units, beer parlour, trailer hook-ups, laundromat and service station.   *   November 25, 1977, six pieces of property owned by Brewster's Lodge are listed in the properties for sale for delinquent taxes. The amount owed is $1,812.01.   *   September 13, 2003, Juliana Stephonia Brewster (nee Uhrich), also known as "Julie" or "Ricky", died at Sundre, Alberta, where she and Bill had retired to.

Bear Creek Lodge (Mackintosh Lodge): Historic Mile 1022, Km 1589.1 (old Km 1646) Upper photo: Postcard, 1950s Lower photo: February 25, 2013 (the lodge was closed, and had been taken over by a logging company)   *   Bear Creek Roadhouse was established in 1904 to serve gold miners traveling on the Kluane-Whitehorse Wagon Road.   *   In 1919, the roadhouse was owned and operated by Joseph Beauchamp and his wife. On October 17, it was totally destroyed by fire (see the newspaper article here), but rebuilding began immediately.   *   In 1936 the property was purchased by G. W. and Dorothy Mackintosh, who built a new cafe from the logs of the original roadhouse.   *   The Milepost, 1952: "The Mackintosh Trading Post and Store, and Lodgings, at Bear Creek. This post was founded in 1904, as a supply center for this section of the Dezadeash Mountains. It is in the heart of a highly scenic area, and close to excellent fishing. The owner, Mrs. Dorothy Mackintosh, can accommodate 7 persons in her home (modern bath and plumbing) and also has two large cabins for rent, equipped with cooking facilities. Fine home-cooked meals are served, with fresh vegetables in season from Mrs. Mackintosh's garden. Trailerites will find a good stock of groceries in the store, and overnight parking space."   *   The Milepost, 1954: "The Mackintosh Lodge & Store, at Bear Creek. This post was founded in 1904, as a supply center for this section of the Dezadeash Mountains. It is in the heart of a highly scenic area, and close to excellent fishing. The owner, Mrs. Dorothy Mackintosh, can accommodate guests in her home (modern bath and plumbing) and also has two large cabins for rent, equipped with cooking facilities. Home-cooked meals are served, with fresh vegetables in season from Mrs. Mackintosh's garden. Trailerites will find groceries in the store, overnight parking space, and pure water from Bear Creek."   *   Lou Jacobin's 1958 "Guide to Alaska and the Yukon" listing: "MacIntosh Lodge & Store. Old historic landmark, established long before Alaska Highway; ancient log buildings, rustic but clean, comfortable house-keeping cabins. Home cooking featured. Chevron gas station; tires and tire repairing; heated storage; Standard credit cards honored. Staple and fancy groceries, frozen and cured meats, cheese, etc. Alaskan crios. R. G. (Butch) and 'Andy' Nygren, owners-operators."   *   In 1966, Dorothy Macintosh wrote a history of the lodge - "The Story of Mackintosh Lodge" was published in The Whitehorse Star on Monday, December 5, 1966.   *   June 3, 1968: Ed Wyatt, formerly of Haines Junction, presently of Mile 1080 pump station, has taken over as Mackintosh Lodge lessee. Butch and Andy Nygren are enjoying a life of leisure.   *   May 19, 1970: Word has been received that Dorothy Mackintosh, an old timer in the Yukon and after whom MacKintosh Lodge was named, died on March 1 in Westminster, California. She was a graduate of Columbia University with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy but took to the isolated life, and when her husband died in 1938, she stayed on.   *   March 6, 1978: Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Bryant Jeeves of Mile 1022, Alaska Highway, are making application to the Yukon Liquor Corporation for the issuance of a restaurant beer & wine licence and a liquor off-premises licence, in respect of the premises known as Mackintosh Lodge.   *   October 9, 1992: Bryant and Gail Jeeves have been running Mackintosh Lodge for 15 years, and it does well enough that they are able to go Outside fromm October until April. While prepared for that vacation his year, Gail discovered that she had been taken off the voters list, and had to rectify that. Gail is a Yukon Party supporter and suspects that an NDP supporter was responsible for making the complaint had her removed.   *   In its final years (until 2006), the property went back to the old name, Bear Creek Lodge, and was operated by Bryant and Gail Jeeves.   *   November 29, 2006: "Bear Creek Lodge at Mile 1022 has just been forced into closure and the owners left destitute. It really hurts to see this. Mile 1118, Kluane Wilderness Village, also had to close after an $80,000 septic upgrade, also forced into bankruptcy. Jim and Dorothy Cook at Koidern River Lodge at Mile 1164 face the same dilemma on top of serious health problems. A mandatory septic upgrade will force closure there as well." (Letter to the Editor by John Obermeier, Whitehorse Star)   *   May 2, 2007, for sale for $279,000: "Motel, restaurant, lounge and Shop complex on 10.8 Acres bordering Bear Creek. Ill health forces sale, currently not operating. 3 separate buildings, restaurant/lounge with caretakers suite, 7 unit Motel on full basement, and Large industrial shop. Includes all equipment and chattels to operate. Sold as is where is. Note: New septic system required in order to re-open."   *   September 5, 2007: The price has been dropped to $229,000.   *   July 23, 2008: The price has been dropped to $205,000.   *   September 16, 2009: A SOLD banner was finally placed on the ad.

Kluane Mun - Bayshore Lodge: Historic Mile 1064, ca. Km 1655 (old Km ca. 1711) Operated by Ron and Marilee Chamber, Grace and Ken Cohoe from 1997 through 2000. Upper photo: June 1, 2011 Lower photo: July 14, 2015

Talbot Arm Motel: Historic Mile 1083, Km 1684.5 (old Km 1743) Upper photo: June 1, 2011 Lower photo: July 14, 2015 Built ca. 1964-1965 by Pieter Van Der Veen 32-room motel, restaurant, lounge, store, gas, RV services (2016) Web site: TalbotArm.com

Travellers Services; Mount Kennedy Motel; Kluane Wilderness Village (a.k.a. "Trout's Place"): Historic Mile 1118, Km 1737 (old Km 1797.2) Upper photos: February 22, 1971 Lower photo: September 11, 1999 Upper ad: May 24, 2000 Lower ad: August 29, 2001   *   April 1, 1964: Traveller's Services (Yukon) Limited is registered as a corporation.   *   May 10, 1965: "Pat and Duke French are the new operators of Travellers Service at Mile 1118. Duke was formerly with the government at Watson Lake and Haines Junction, and is well known on the highway, especially in the curling circles,so we expect to have some real strong competition this winter at Destruction Bay." (Whitehorse Star)   *   June 3, 1965, Duke French is operating the lodge; "he has only been in business for about a month." (Whitehorse Star)   *   August 11, 1966: "The new addition to the Traveller's Service has been completed and is located as a seperate operation across the road. The new units name is Mount Kennedy Motel and it overlooks the Kluane River. A tower thirty feet high has been erected at Travellers Service for viewing some of our famous peaks. This tower has a spiral stairway with two landings and a giant telescope to view Mount Lucania and Mount Logan with Mount Kennedy in the background, in the St. Elias Range." (Whitehorse Star)   *   January 16, 1967: "Travellers Service at 1118 is closed for the winter months. Mike and Anne Yakielashek and girls have moved into Whitehorse. They plan to re-open the lodge in April."   *   March 20, 1967, in article "Up-grading at Yukon Hotels": "Travellers Services, M.P. 1118. New motel section (Mt. Kennedy Motel) across the highway from the main hotel, 5 units completed with additional 20 units scheduled for completion in May, 1967. A steel lookout tower has been erected for sightseers." (Whitehorse Star)   *   July 1969, a fire gutted the lodge's garage.   *   February 15, 1971: "The Travellers' Services Lodge at Mile 1118 burned down in the early hours of Saturday morning. No one was injured, but damage in excess of $100,000 has been estimated. The lodge was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yakielashek who also own the Takhini Trailer Court north of Whitehorse. Yakielashek was at the north highway lodge preparing to open it for the season starting Monday, when the fire occurred. He said had lit the kitchen propane range then gone to see to the light plant which had quit working. When he looked again he saw the kitchen burning but was unable to phone for help because the phone system was damaged. Destroyed in the fire were several rooms, restaurant, cocktail lounge and attached garage. The lodge has motel units on the other side of the Alaska Highway but these were not damaged. The buildings were insured." (Whitehorse Star)   *   August 7, 1972: in a lengthy article by Dennis Senger, Mrs. Yakielashik said that campers, and people wanting everything they could get for free, were destroying the lodge business, and suggested that the government buy unprofitable lodges. (Whitehorse Star)   *   July 25, 1975: "The old Mount Kennedy Motel is under new ownership and is open again." It has been sold to Frigon & Trout (Whitehorse Star)   *   October 19, 1983, Kluane Wilderness Village has received $120,000 from a federal/territorial tourism program, "to provide for expansions to allow it to operate year-round rather than in summers only. The lodge will spend a total of $340,000 on upgrading its campground and opening a service station, handicraft-grocery store and laundromat."   *   July 31, 1987: "New Listing. Kluane Wilderness Village, Mile 1118 (Km 1799). One of the more successful and professionally run operations on the Alaska Highway. Full service lodge - 25 log cabins with private baths - all new licenced dining, cocktail lounge and games room - 24 hour Petrocan Service Station - complete mechanical services with towing and welding - souvenir and craft shop - 52 full service RV Park sites. Separate winter operation possible with kitchen and dining facilities & new motel units. Accommodates overnight bus tours, RV, road traffic and highway crews. Gross sales near $1 million and this years business is up considerably. Financial statements and pictures available. Serious inquiries call Norma Waddington at 668-6018 or 668-3500. (Whitehorse Star)   *   August 9, 1989: "Join the Kluane Placer Miners for their 'Discover Kluane Weekender' at Kluane Wildemess Village (Scully's Tavern) August 11, 12 & 13. Nightly entertainment with special guest Dave Marcus and regulars Leonard Alexander and Piano Joe. Gold panning - Fishing - Sightseeing. Saturday Night Barbecue! Special weekend rates for cabins and R.V.park." (Whitehorse Star)   *   April 30, 1999: "Golden Hill Ventures has been awarded an $8.9-million contract for road construction between Quill Creek and the Kluane Wildemess Village (kilometre 1787.5 to 1797.6). The work, expected to employ 50 people, is expected to be finished by August 2000." (Whitehorse Star) Highway work in the area was always of great benefit to lodges.   *   June 1999, while more than 200 travellers waited at the lodge for the highway to re-open, heavy winds threatened to blow the wildfire to them on short notice. (John Trout, Whitehorse Star, Sept. 13)   *   May 24, 2000: "New listing. Kluane Wilderness Village $2,000,000. Mile 1118 Alaska Highway. Incredible opportunity to own a diversified - full season - tourism based business. This is the perfect base for expansion into eco-tourism and the Yukon's as yet untapped winter tourism market. The Village is already well established and leaves unlimited opportunity for expansion. On site: motel, cabins, campground/RV park (with stocked lake), cafe, saloon, diner, gift shop, laundry, showers and 24 hour truck stop with fuel. I have the details, you have the opportunity. Listing agent - Dawn Kostelnik, 668-3500 or 633-3938." (Whitehorse Star)   *   At some point, Kluane Wilderness Village had wooden coins produced. Other Yukon businesses and organizations to do this were Diamond Tooth Gerties, J. Miller Starlite Lounge, Yukon Inn, Dawson City Bakery, 5th Wheel Service, Yukon Forest Service, and Pine Valley Lodge.   *   August 29, 2001: listing price reduced to $1,800,000.   *   June 18, 2003: listing price reduced to $1,650,000.   *   June 18, 2003: a gas theft at Kluane Wilderness Village at 04:45 resulted in a wild police chase that ended at Marshall Creek on the old Alaska Highway in Haines Junction. A 28-year-old U.S. Army Staff Sergeant from Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Kelly James Moriarty, was arrested and charged with robbery and dangerous driving. (Whitehorse Star)   *   July 4, 2003: Kluane Wilderness Village has been added to to list of debtors in arrears to the Yukon government, with $15,600 owing.   *   September 15, 2004, John Emerson Trout, owner of Kluane Wilderness Village, died at Whitehorse General Hospital. He was buried in the Bashaw Cemetery at Bashaw, Alberta, with many other family members.   *   May 12, 2006: about 80 men working on the new Donjek River Bridge project are living at the Gold Hill camp or down the road at Kluane Wilderness Village.   *   November 29, 2006: "Bear Creek Lodge at Mile 1022 has just been forced into closure and the owners left destitute. It really hurts to see this. Mile 1118, Kluane Wilderness Village, also had to close after an $80,000 septic upgrade, also forced into bankruptcy. Jim and Dorothy Cook at Koidern River Lodge at Mile 1164 face the same dilemma on top of serious health problems. A mandatory septic upgrade will force closure there as well." (Letter to the Editor by John Obermeier, Whitehorse Star)   *   The Milepost 2014: "Kluane Wilderness Village (closed since fall 2006, current status unknown) began as Travellers Services (Yukon) Ltd., and was later known as Mount Kennedy Motel, in about 1964-65. By 1976 the business name appeared as Kluane Wilderness Village, owned and managed by John Trout and Joseph Frigon and later run by John and his wife, Liz."

Mountain View Lodge - ca. Historic Mile 1127, Km 1754.3 (old Km 1814.6)

  *   November 10, 1966: "Mr. and Mrs. Mike Williams are operating Mountain View Lodge at Mile 1128." (Whitehorse Star)
  *   June 29, 1970: "Mile 1128 - Mountain view Lodge has gas, oil, cabins, meals." (Whitehorse Star)

Pine Valley Lodge: Historic Mile 1147, Km 1783.1 (old Km 1844.8) Photo: June 1, 2011   *   March 20, 1967, in article "Up-grading at Yukon Hotels": "Mile 1147. A new highway establishment under construction will include cafe, service station and four motel units as first stage of the development (Welcome to the new owners - Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mogeson.)" (Whitehorse Star)   *   June 29, 1970: "Mile 1147 - Pine Valley Motel has gas, oil, towing service, cabins, campgrounds." (Whitehorse Star)

Rover's Inn - Historic Mile 1156

Koidern River Lodge (Koidern River Fishing Lodge): Historic Mile 1164, Km 1810 (old Km 1872.6) Upper photo: September 11, 1999 Lower photo: June 1, 2011   *   Operated by Jim and Dorothy Cook until about 2010   *   June 29, 1970: "Mile 1167 - Koidern has gas, camping space, big game outfitting." (Whitehorse Star)   *   November 29, 2006: "Bear Creek Lodge at Mile 1022 has just been forced into closure and the owners left destitute. It really hurts to see this. Mile 1118, Kluane Wilderness Village, also had to close after an $80,000 septic upgrade, also forced into bankruptcy. Jim and Dorothy Cook at Koidern River Lodge at Mile 1164 face the same dilemma on top of serious health problems. A mandatory septic upgrade will force closure there as well." (Leter to the Editor by John Obermeier, Whitehorse Star)   *   The Milepost 2014: "Jim and Dorothy Cook's Koidern River Lodge has been here since 1969. When they are open in the summer they sell souvenirs, snacks and pop; pay phone; and gas/diesel."   *   In November 2016, Dorothy Cook was advertising the 10-acre property for sale.

Rover's Inn; Northwest Trading Post; Koidern Gulf Services; Bear Flats Lodge: Historic Mile 1167, Km 1815 (old Km 1877.6) Upper photo: September 11, 1999 Lower photo:   *   The Milepost, 1954: "The Rover's Inn, formerly at milepost 1156 has been moved to this improved site opposite the Koidern telephone and telegraph station, and will be undergoing continuous enlargement during the current season. Open for business, present facilities include rooms, cabins, a cafe, gas and oil, tires and tire repairs. Space and limited power plug-ins available for trailers or engine block heaters. Modern plumbing and showers are planned for installation during 1954. Owned and operated by Everett G. and Vera Langley.   *   "Alaska Highway, Road to Yukon Adventure" (Canadian Government Travel Bureau, 1959) at Mile 1167: "Rover's Inn. Gas & oil, minor car repairs." Has telephone and/or telegraph service.   *   The Milepost 2014: "Remains of Bear Flats Lodge at Koidern, which operated from 1973 until it closed in 1992. During the early days of the Alaska Highway, this was a highway maintenance camp and telephone and telegraph station. A number of businesses have operated here over the years: Rover's Inn in the 1950s; Northwest Trading Post 1960s; and Koidern Gulf Services 1970."   *   February 7, 2021: "39 acres for sale located on Mile 1167 near Beaver Creek. With a little bit of clearing and cleanup, this parcel will be suited for someone looking for a business opportunity or to escaped their 9-5! This parcel had businesses which operated on it starting from the 1950's such as the Rover's Inn; Northwest Trading Post; Koidern Gulf Services and the Bear Flats Lodge. $230,000. Brittany Widrig, Coldwell Banker Redwood Realty."

Dry Creek Lodge: Historic Mile 1184 Photo: 1950 (from "Investigation of Airfield Drainage, Arctic and Subarctic Regions")   *   was in operation in December 1947.   *   September 1, 1949: "WANTED for Dry Creek Lodge, mile 1184 Alaska Highway. Female cook, references if possible. Temperate and willing to adjust to northern conditions, $150 and board. Plane fare advanced. Ph. 32607. " (Edmonton Journal)   *   Bus passengers would transfer here from the Canadian busses operated by the British Yukon Navigation Company to American ones operated by Alaska Coachways.   *   November 2, 1951: "Fire Destroys Dry Creek Lodge. A fire of undetermined origin completely razed the main building of Dry Creek Lodge last Saturday [October 27th]. Details are scarce, but it has been learned that the lodge is a total loss as far as accommodation is concerned and a hard blow to highway travellers." (Whitehorse Star)   *   The Milepost, 1954: "Site of former Dry Creek Lodge, destroyed by fire in the Fall of 1951. Lunches, groceries and gas may be available here, (no information at press time.)"

Paul Niemann's Lodge and Trading Post - Historic Mile 1191

  *   Operated by Paul and Agnes Niemann. Margaret Nieman Glazier (1950-1998), Chief of the White River First Nation for 10 years, was the fifth of their nine children.

Beaver Creek Trading Company - Historic Mile 1200

  *   The Milepost, 1952: "Beaver Creek Trading Co., offering year-round service and a friendly welcome to all highway travelers. Services include a full line of groceries, plus fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits as available - also confectionery, tobacco, magazines, soft drinks, Indian handicrafts, tires and tubes, minor car repairs. Gas and oil winter or summer. Trailer parking space. Cabins planned for summer of 1952. Owned and operated by John Livesey."
  *   The Milepost, 1954: "Beaver Creek Trading Co., Beaver Park, operates a general store, providing a good selection of groceries, soft drink, fresh vegetables, fruit, magazines, hardware, dry goods, guns, fishing tackle (fishing licenses sold) drug sundries etc. Also a service station with gas and oil, tires and tubes, tire repairs, minor auto repairs, and accessories, with courteous service to all travelers. Sleeping cabins are planned for Spring of 1954. Owned and operated by John Livesey."

Beaver Creek Motel The ad to the left appeared in the Fairbanks News-Miner on May 29, 1971.   *   Owned by Rose & John McPhail   *   June 22, 1970, "New Cafe Opens. Beaver Creek's newest cafe, known as Beaver Creek Motel & Cafe, opened this past week. Located just to the south of the Alas/Kon Border Lodge, it is owned and operated by Rose McPhail, with the able assistance of Mae Anderson and Donna Maher. In conjunction with the cafe is a five unit motel, each roomy unit containing two double beds and individual bathrooms." (Whitehorse Star)   *   May 6, 1971, John S. McPhail applies for a licence to sell liquor at the Beaver Creek Motel.   *   May 27, 1974, a brief listing in the Whitehorse Star has the motel and restaurant for sale. On July 10th, the ad has been expanded: "Beaver Creek Motel - Located at Mile 1202 on the Alaska Highway. Excellent Tourist accommodation. Bright, clean cafe seats 35. 5 large modern rooms with bath and a 1-bedroom suite for owner. 40 x 60 stuccoed building. Owner doing thriving business in this friendly community of Beaver Creek."   *   in December 1974, Klondike Realty had the Beaver Creek Motel listed for sale, as well as White River Lodge and Iron Creek Lodge.   *   closed in 1979.

Beaver Creek Lodge; Alas/Kon Border Lodge; Westmark Inn Beaver Creek; Beaver Creek RV Park & Motel: Historic Mile 1202, Km 1870.6 (old Km 1934.5) Upper photo: postcard, 1960s Ad: The Milepost, 1992 edition Lower photo: June 2, 2011   *   November 26, 1954 - Clyde Wann builds the first section of the Beaver Creek Lodge.   *   November 20, 1957: "Clyde Wann's Beaver Creek Lodge - Mile 1202. The newest Clyde Wann Station. Adjoining the Canadian Customs. Rooms with bath - Hot and cold water showers on the same floor, 30 Rooms. Beautiful Log Construction - Stone Fireplace. Open 24 hours all year round. Good Food all hours. Southbound travelers are permitted to stop at this lodge after Customs closes and check in with them the following morning. Warm Storage for 15 cars. Canadian Beer." (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)   *   Lou Jacobin's 1958 "Guide to Alaska and the Yukon" listing: Just finished in spring of 1955, this is the finest of the Clyde Wann lodges and is sure to please the motorist; total of 37 rooms, 15 with hot and cold water; two with private baths. Dining room, tavern, lounge; 24-hour garage service, gas and diesel fuel; credit cards honored. A modern, complete Clyde Wann station. Canada Customs offices will move next door in autumn of 1955, meaning an added convenience.   *   in about 1961, Clyde Wann sold Beaver Creek Lodge to Alas/Kon Lodges, a company formed by Westours for the purpose of purchasing the lodge.   *   June 29, 1970: "Alas/Kon Border Lodge - A Westour stop; 4-5 buses stop daily during the busy summer season. Gas and lodging are available as well as a cocktail lounge." (Whitehorse Star)   *   June 20, 1973: "On the left of [the Beaver Creek Mote] is the Alas/Kon Border Lodge with modern rooms, dining room and cocktail lounge. This is a Standard Chevron service station and your hosts are Bill and Helen Statnyk and son." (Whitehorse Star)   *   August 12, 1990: "There is an obligatory overnight layover in Beaver Creek in the Yukon. Make reservations in advance because the three motels there often fill up. All three have restaurants. - Westmark Inn Beaver Creek: A deluxe motel at deluxe prices. Double room is about $110 U.S. For more information, call (403) 862-7501." (Los Angeles Times, article about taking a bus to Alaska)   *   Westmark Hotel closed in 2014   *   2015, bought by Beat and Jyl Ledergerber, who re-named it Beaver Creek RV Park & Motel (another article).

Buckshot Betty's: Photo: June 1, 2011   *   in 2004, the Valdez Fisheries Development Association announced that it was going to start a promotion, by installing computers at Buckshot Betty's. The computers' screensavers would advertise Valdez as a destination, and people would get a coupon that could be redeemed for a free pink salmon once they reached Valdez. An article about the plan appeared in The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA) on July 18, 2004, but we've been unable to find any more information about it.   *   October 2004, for sale for $395,000: "Buckshot Betty's on the Alaska Highway in Beaver Creek. Bustling full menu restaurant, including pizzas and fresh baked goods, gift shop, 5 rental cabins and self serve gas/diesel station. Most improvements are only a few years old. 2.07 acre property with 300' of high visibility frontage and includes 4000 square foot pad for additional development. Operates year round, get in now for the busy summer season!" In August 2005, the price was dropped to $350,000.

Marvin's Roost; 1202 Motor Inn:   *   Ad: August 19, 1992, The Whitehorse Star   *   Upper photo: June 1, 2011   *   Lower photo: July 8, 2004   *   August 12, 1990: "There is an obligatory overnight layover in Beaver Creek in the Yukon. Make reservations in advance because the three motels there often fill up. All three have restaurants. - Marvin's Roost: An even more modest motel. Most rooms have a shared bath. Double room is about $38 U.S. (403) 862-7516." (Los Angeles Times, article about taking a bus to Alaska)   *   February 1991, for sale: "The Best Investment on the Alaska Highway. New log restaurant & lounge in Beaver Creek. Motel with 8 rooms. 10 additional rooms for rental. Lots of highway frontage to add gas pumps, convenience store on. Good well & septic system."   *   May 1998, lodge owner Robert Beatty won $10,000 in the Money Doubler lottery. "With the money, Beatty plans on fixing up the inn and bought a huge bouquet of flowers for his wife."   *   October 2008, for sale for $735,000. "Property includes 2.29 acres of commercial land, over 18 000 sq ft of buildings, a campsite with 20 fully serviced stalls for motorhome traffic, and well established, repeat clientele for the motel, restaurant, gas station sales and gift store." Web site: 1202MotorInn.ca

Sourdough Inn; Sourdough Lodge; Sourdough House - Historic Mile 1210

  *   1948, built by Pete Eikland below Sourdough Hill - "last stop on Canadian side"
  *   The Milepost, 1952: "Sourdough House, a small and genuine 'north country' log lodge, reminiscent of the early days of the Yukon, and as freshly clean as the north woods. The term 'Sourdough' originated with and now means the same as pioneer, as the old timers made bread and flapjacks from 'sour' or fermented dough. This little lodge provides cozy sleeping rooms with twin beds, and serves wholesome meals from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. A separate log cabin near the lodge houses the Sourdough beer tavern. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brooks are the owners."
  *   The Milepost, 1954: "Sourdough Lodge, a Yukon-style log lodge, with 4 bedrooms and 2 extra rooms in separate cabins. Cleanliness and comfort are stressed, and the new owners are making constant improvements during the current season. Meals are served, with full breakfasts, and light lunches including home-made cakes and pies, sandwiches and salads during balance of day. Gas and oil, and tire repairs are available. Being only 10 miles from the Canada Customs office at the border, this is a convenient stop for motorists arriving after the 10 p.m. border closing. Your host and hostess are Dick & Laura Hart."

Border Lodge; Boundary Roadhouse - Historic Mile 1220

  *   The Milepost, 1954: "Boundary Roadhouse, directly opposite the Canada Customs and Immigration Offices, near the Alaska-Yukon border. Services include rooms, a cafe, heated car storage, groceries, gas and oil, minor car repairs and tire repairs. Open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Yukon time. (Rooms available all night.) Operated by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Kingsep.
  *   The Milepost, 1954: "Border Lodge, opposite Canada Customs office, with 4 cabins, cafe, gas and oil service, minor car repairs, tire repairs, towing and welding. Gas tank repairs are a specialty. Limited heated car storage is available in winter months. The installation of showers in the main building is planned for early in the 1954 season. This establishment is under new management, and promises 24 hour service during the current season."

Canada/U.S. Border - Historic Mile 1221, Km 1902.5 (old Km 1967.5)

Border City Trading Post and Cabins - Historic Mile 1225.5

Scotty Creek Lodge: Historic Mile 1226.   *   Upper ad: Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition, November 20, 1957.   *   Centre photo: postcard, 1950s   *   Next ad: Fairbanks News-Miner, June 11, 1965.   *   Lower ad: Fairbanks News-Miner, May 29, 1971.   *   First mentioned in many newspapers in December 1948 when a young man was badly frozen while trying to hike from Chisana to the lodge.   *   November 2, 1950, Mrs. Lille Darlin of Scotty Creek Lodge on the Alaska Highway was visiting her daughter in Sitka. (Sitka Sentinel)   *   The Milepost, 1952: "Scotty Creek Lodge, 4½ miles from the Yukon border. This is a convenient place for tourists to stop overnight, as it is about halfway between Whitehorse and Fairbanks. There are rooms with deep innerspring mattresses, modern plumbing and showers, and meals and beer are served in the dining room. The curio-seeker will find a large collection from which to choose Alaskan souvenirs. There is car repair service, gas and oil, tires, long distance telephone and non-resident hunting and fishing licenses are sold. The owners and operators are J. H. Whipple, W. J. Darlin, and Fred F. Lappi."   *   The Milepost, 1954: "Scotty Creek Lodge, 4½ miles from the Yukon border is the first stop with all facilities (northbound) and a convenient halfway stop between Whitehorse and Fairbanks. The lodge has 27 rooms which can accommodate up to 60 persons, beds with innerspring mattresses, showers and inside plumbing, cafe and separate cocktail bar, gas and oil service with Standard Oil credit cards accepted, tires at 'Stateside prices' and tire repairs, minor auto repairs, and towing service. Souvenirs made by local Indians are sold. Alaska hunting and fishing licenses are issued. Long distance telephone. Owned and operated by Wm. J. Darlin, and Fred F. Lappi."   *   April 30, 1954, Jim Whipple, formerly of Scotty Creek Lodge, has bought a service station in Slaterville, Fairbanks.   *   March 31, 1955, the lodge is owned by Bill and Hilda Marie Darlin.   *   November 2, 1956, Fred Lappi has the lodge for sale.   *   March 16, 1957, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lappi's second child, a son named Logan Stewart Lappi, was born at St. Joseph's hospital in Fairbanks.   *   In 1957-1958, operated by Fred and Betty Lappi.   *   August 5, 1959: "Flames early today completely destroyed all the main buildings of Scotty Creek Lodge, a famed Alaska Highway hostelry located at Mile 1226. There were only a few tourists in the lodge at the time the fire broke out, and all escaped from the blaze. The fire consumed the bar, restaurant and hotel, and also destroyed an adjacent building occupied by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lappi, The two owners were visiting in Anchorage at the the fire broke out. They were notified by telephone today. The destroyed buildings were valued at approximately $150,000. It was reported that the loss was not covered by insurance. ...The lodge is used by Canadian buses as an overnight stop, and 47 tourists were enroute there this morning." See a complete report on the fire here.   *   May 27, 1960, Fred Lappi has put in a modern trailer-type 32-seat lunch bar.   *   May 27, 1960, the Malamute Saloon in Fairbanks "Is under the management of Bob and Helen Wade who formerly ran Scotty Creek Lodge."   *   June 6, 1963, Les Reeves and his wife Burdette of Scotty Creek Lodge are among the lodge operators protesting plans to build a US Customs station at Tok. The want it located at the border, saying that living in "no man's land" makes getting deliveries difficult.   *   August 28, 1966, 34-year-old Anna Maria Haisley of Takeetna was fatally injured in a car crash in front of the lodge. Her husband was turning left into the lodge when struck by a car trying to pass them.   *   February 25, 1969, Mrs. Burdette Elaine Reeves died in hospital at Colorado Springs, CO. Following 4 surgeries in Anchorage the previous summer, she had been moved to Colorado 72 days prior to her death.   *   In May 1971, the new owners are Glen and Ethel Stoneman.   *   March 1973, for sale for $75,000.   *   May 25, 1973, new owners are Roy and Shirley Beaver and family, from Palmer, Alaska.

Northway Junction - Historic Mile 1261, Modern Mile 1259

Seaton's Lodge; Seaton's Service Station and Store - Historic Mile 1235

  *   The Milepost, 1952: "Seaton's Service Station and Store, situated near a little lake where photographers will find good specimens of both the dam and lodge built by the Alaskan beavers. Seaton's is one of the first of the familiar 'service stations' to be established on the highway. In addition to gas and oil, tires and accessories, the store carries souvenirs, soft drinks and confectionery, package liquors and cold beer. Of interest to radio 'hams' is Bill Seaton's amateur radio station KL7AFR. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Seaton."
  *   The Milepost, 1954: same text as 1952, but with the addition of "Other facilities may be added during 1954."
  *   September 1961, the lodge is operated by Mr. & Mrs. William Seaton.

1260 Inn - Historic Mile 1260

  *   March 18, 1988: "1260 Inn on the Alaska Highway 38 miles from US/Canada border near Northway, Alaska in Upper Tanana Valley, this lodge includes Chevron gas station, 24 hour wrecker service, propane service and carwash. U-haul inspection station, liquor store, saloon, cafe and rooms decorated with Alaskan artifacts and antiques. Price was $685,000. Now $475,000 for fast clean sale. Great hunting and fishing area. This operation has many extras. For more information call Norma at 668-3500 or 668-6018." (Whitehorse Star)

Northway Motel - Historic Mile 1264

  *   The Milepost, 1952: "Northway Motel, with individual new log cabins, home cooking, a store handling groceries and outdoor clothing, gas and oil service, and truckers dormitory. The owners and operators are Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wilson."
  *   The Milepost, 1954: "Northway Motel, providing new individual log cabins furnished with innerspring equipped beds and oil heaters, a cafe and bar in connection, and selling Indian souvenirs, candies and soft drinks. Gas and oil service is available from 7 a.m. to midnight, with all Standard Oil credit cards accepted. Pike fishing is found in nearby Yarger Lake. Operated by Jack Young."

Northway Airport Lodge - Historic Mile 1265

  *   The Milepost, 1954: "Northway Airport Lodge & Grocery (AHA), on excellent 6½-mile side road, near the modern Northway airport. Only 15 minutes from the Alaska Highway, south across the Chisana River bridge, the lodge offers motel-apartments in converted government buildings, (rough exteriors, but nice inside) with private baths and innerspring equipped beds, electric ranges and refrigerators, and can accommodate parties of from 2 to 6 persons per apartment. Meals are served, and a generous stock of groceries, magazines, tires, and confectionery is carried. Gas and oil, including aviation type is sold. This is a short but interesting side trip off the highway, for a good rest, bath and good food. 24 hour service during summer season, and reservations or information may be had by phoning from the station at milepost 1265, Northway Junction. Owned and operated by Emil and Lois Hudec."

Nell Kelly's Roadhouse, Cafe and Cabins - Historic Mile 1270

  *   The Milepost, 1952: "Nell Kelly's Roadhouse, Cafe and Cabins. Beaver Creek. New management in 1952 may have added services."

Forty-Mile Roadhouse; Tetlin Junction Lodge: Historic Mile 1301 (old Mile 1306)   *   Ad to the left from the Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition, November 20, 1957.   *   Newspaper photo: June 6, 1963   *   Both lower photos: June 2, 2011   *   built in 1948 by Ray and Mabel Scoby.   *   The Milepost, 1952: "The Forty-mile Roadhouse, Tetlin Junction, is conveniently located for the side trip over the new Taylor Highway. This 'roadhouse' (old Alaskan term meaning lodge) offers 9 new oil-heated cabins, good meals, groceries, and complete garage service which includes repairs, greasing and lubrication, accessories, tires and tire repairs, 24-hour wrecker service, and warm storage for 25 cars. There is a long distance telephone, and information is supplied on the Taylor Highway. Trailerites are welcome to park here, and all visitors are invited to inspect the collection of Indian handicrafts from the adjoining Tetlin reserve. The owners and operators are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scoby, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Post."   *   The Milepost, 1954: "The Forty-Mile Roadhouse* (AHA) - located right at the junction of the Taylor Highway, and open 24 hours. This is a convenient stop for those planning a trip to either Dawson or Eagle. Facilities include ten attractive new log cabins, equipped with oil heaters, a cafe serving short orders and full meals, and selling souvenirs, post cards and Indian handicrafts from the nearby Tetlin Reserve, groceries for campers and trailerites, and a comfortable lounge in the main building, complete with a cheery fireplace. Modern plumbing and shower baths for both ladies and gentlemen are convenient to the cabins. There is also a 25-car warm storage garage, with gas and oil service (Standard and affiliated credit cards accepted) general car and tire repairs, tires, accessories and lubrication service. A wrecker is on call 24 hours, and long distance phone is available. Trailerites are welcome for overnight parking, and all visitors are welcome to come in and look around. The owners and operators are Ray and Mabel Scoby."   *   in 1956 Forty-Mile was one of the rare lodges that did not serve liquor.   *   Lou Jacobin's 1958 "Guide to Alaska and the Yukon" listing: At Tetlin Junction where the new Taylor highway to Dawson joins Alaska Highway; 9 new heated log cabins and bunkhouse accommodations for 30 persons; plug in for trailers; excellent meals; groceries; heated storage for 25 cars; Chevron Gas and Standard Oil Stations, 24 hour wrecker service including repairs, greasing, lubrication, accessories, tires and tire repairs; long distance telephone; information on Taylor Highway; welcome to trailerites; scheduled bus stop, Alaska Tours bus stop; visitors invited to view collection of Indian handicrafts from adjoining Tetlin Reservation; Siberian Huskies kennel, bred for racing and for sale. Rates: single $3.00, double $6.00-$7.00. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scoby.   *   June 6, 1963, Ray and Mabel Scoby are among the lodge operators protesting plans to build a US Customs station at Tok. The want it located at the border, saying that living in "no man's land" makes getting deliveries difficult.   *   July 21, 1976, the lodge was bought by the Tetlin IRA (Indian Reorganization Act) Council, with manager Larry Brigner.   *   Opened for 2-3 years for the Alaska Highway 1992 anniversary, then closed again. "At Tetlin Junction, they're trying to revive the Forty Mile Roadhouse, a complex which has been closed for four years. Perhaps now that road signs from both directions clearly identify this as the road to Dawson City, people will be more interested in stopping to tank up and stretch their legs before they tackle the 270-kilometre drive to the Klondike." (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, August 21, 1992)

Tok - Historic Mile 1318

Tok Junction Lodge; Tok Lodge: Historic Mile 1318   *   Upper photo: by "Sarge" and Lorrie, September 14, 1948.   *   Lower photo: from Lou Jacobin's 1958 "Guide to Alaska and the Yukon"   *   Upper ad: June 1, 1954, Fairbanks News-Miner   *   Next ad: November 20, 1957, Fairbanks News-Miner   *   Next ad: May 28, 1968, Fairbanks News-Miner   *   Lower ad: May 27, 1972, Fairbanks News-Miner   *   The Milepost, 1952: "Tok Lodge, located 200 yards left (south) from the U. S. Customs and Immigration offices at Tok Junction, and equally convenient for travelers to either Anchorage or Fairbanks. This newly-constructed lodge is a handsome two-story modern log structure, affording excellent hotel accommodations, up-to-date bathrooms, dining room, lounge room with fireplace, cocktail bar, and ample parking space for both cars and trailers. There is an interesting curio and souvenir shop off the lobby and a grocery store. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Evans."   *   The Milepost, 1954: "Tok (pronounced 'TOKE') Lodge, (AHA) - located about 200 yds. from the junction on the Glenn Highway, (south, or to your left, northbound) - and equally convenient for traffic to Fairbanks or Anchorage. This lodge is an excellent example of modern log construction, being of two stories, on a full concrete basement foundation, with its own deep well, water system and modern heating plant. 16 hotel rooms with deep innerspring beds, hot and cold water, and convenient baths, (4 with private baths) a cafe with table and counter service, where if you wish cocktails, beer or wine are also served, a store selling souvenirs, magazines, drug sundries and clothing, and a comfortable lobby with an inviting fireplace. Car service includes gas and oil with credit cards accepted, general repairs, welding and tires. There is parking space for trailers if desired, but no facilities. Business hours of the lodge are from 6:30 a.m. to midnight. The owners and operators are Lee and Erma Evans."   *   November 20, 1957: "Tok Junction Lodge is an imposing two story log structure with 16 comfortable rooms and space for as many as 60 persons. Some have private baths, some do not. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marler operate the lodge, which is owned by Mrs. Emma Hart. A modern dining room offers fine meals. There is a bar and cocktail lounge and a liquor store. Another feature of the Tok lodge is its extensive general store, with a great variety of goods ranging from groceries to hunting caps. Car service includes gas and oil and warm service. Trailer service without connection facilities is available. Hours are from 6:30 a.m. to midnight." (Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition)   *   Lou Jacobin's 1958 "Guide to Alaska and the Yukon" listing: Half mile from Tok Junction, where Anchorage-bound motorists turn left on the Glenn Highway (commonly called Tok Cut-off) and Fairbanks travelers keep straight ahead. You must clear U. S. customs and immigration at Tok Junction. Tok Lodge is one of the best lodges along the highway, where everything is new, modern and unusually attractive; complete hotel facilities, excellent meals, women cooks, and coffee shop where lunches are served at all hours; cocktail bar; car storage, garage, general store and curio shop in connection; clothing at stateside prices (White Stag and Black Bear). Holeproof hosiery; jewelry, Eskimo postcards, photography supplies cameras, film. New 12-room addition with private baths completed in 1953. Accommodations for 60; singles, doubles, combinations to fit your needs. Rates: single or double $8.00. Owned by Erma Evans. Jack M. Marler, Manager.   *   May 1968, operated by Phil and Alberta Clark.   *   May 1972, "just remodeled, completely modern."

Dot Lake Lodge - Historic Mile 1367.5 Ad to the left from the Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition, November 20, 1957.   *   The Milepost, 1952: "Dot Lake Lodge, the '4-'N-1 stop - Cafe, Cabins, Gas, and Groceries. This lodge is situated close to little Dot Lake, 160 miles from Fairbanks. In addition to gas and oil, tires and accessories are carried, and hunting and fishing information is available. Inside plumbing and showers are being installed for the 1952 season. The operators and owners are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vogel."   *   The Milepost, 1954: "Dot Lake Lodge - (P.O.) - with 6 temporary overnight cabins, and additional units planned for construction during 1954. There is a cafe in the main building, 2 showers, and rest rooms, staple groceries are sold, and car service includes gas and oil, tires and minor repairs. Trailer space is available with water privileges at the lodge. The owners wish to be quoted that they endeavor to make up for the lack of facilities 'with a friendly welcome and a thank you.' Owned and operated by Bill and Hazel Joines."   *   November 20, 1957: "Dot Lake Lodge, on beautiful Dot Lake 159 miles from Fairbanks, has rooms, a store and a cafe. There are four rooms in the lodge and six cabins plus three trailers for housekeeping. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Vogel, who are from California, own the lodge. The operators are Don and Adeline Felt and Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Haselip." (Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition)   *   November 20, 1957 ad: "Dot Lake Lodge - Mile 1361.5. On the Shore of Dot Lake. Rooms. Cabins. Standard Gas & Oil. Cafe. Groceries. Credit Cards Honored. General Store. Native Made Gifts. Trailer Parking Space." (Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition)

Halfway Inn; George Lake Lodge - Historic Mile 1391.5   *   Upper ad: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, June 1, 1954.   *   Lower ad: Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition, November 20, 1957.   *   The Milepost, 1952: "The Halfway Inn, located near to the mid-point between the Alaska-Yukon border and Fairbanks, offering complete facilities for travelers. This new lodge is a two-story structure situated on a rise facing the Alaska Range. Services include home-cooked meals, rooms, modern bath, dining room and separate log cabins, beer and wine, gas and oil. It is the gateway for beautiful George Lake with fishing and boating trips. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Martin, operators, supply information to hunting and fishing parties."   *   The Milepost, 1954: "The Halfway Inn - so called because it is about halfway between Tok and Fairbanks, is a 2-story bulding, with sleeping rooms, separate baths and shower for ladies and gentlemen, a dining room, lounge room, and 4 separate house-keeping cabins. A cocktail bar is operated in connection. Gas and oil service is available round the clock, with Standard Oil credit cards accepted. The owner, in business in Alaska for 30 years, gladly furnishes information to visitors, sportsmen and those seeking employment. Owned and operated by Stanley and Myrtle Young."   *   June 1954, operated by Myrtle and Stanley Young.   *   November 20, 1957: "At Mile 1385 is the picturesque Half Way Inn. Owned by Mr. & Mrs. Don Wright, formerly of Fairbanks, the inn has two stories and has rooms for 12 persons. Costs are $5 for single ad $10 for a double room. Gas and oil are sold. The Wrights have four young children. Facilities are available for carrying parties by boat onn the Tanana River to Lake George, where grayling, whitefish and pike are found. Plans are in the offing for Don Wright to fly hunters to good spots in the nearby mountains." (Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition)   *   Lou Jacobin's 1958 "Guide to Alaska and the Yukon" listing: Formerly the Halfway Inn, this oldest lodge ls now under management of Bud and Billie-June Coiley. Clean rooms, good food, gas, tires, minor repairs; towing; new airstrip; centrally located for good fishing and hunting; fishing trips to Lake George, 7 mi. distant.

Delta Junction - Historic Mile 1428, Modern Mile 1422

Triangle Lodge - Historic Mile 1428.9

  *   The Milepost, 1952: "Triangle Lodge is located right at the junction point of the Alaska and Richardson Highways. In addition to providing gas and oil service, Triangle operates a cafe, and a large and locally popular cocktail lounge and bar. Open for business from 7:30 a.m. to midnight, with emergency gas service at any hour. The owners are George Gilbertson and Art Anderson, of Fairbanks, and Al Martin is the resident manager."

Buffalo Lodge - Historic Mile 1429

  *   The Milepost, 1952: "Buffalo Lodge, Big Delta Junction, a new and completely modern lodge at the junction of the Richardson and Alaska Highways. Services include hotel rooms, showers and modern plumbing, meals from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., and gas and oil. Tires, tubes and batteries are sold. 7.3 miles from here is the trail leading to some of Alaska's finest grayling fishing on the famous Clearwater. Camera fans will find opportunities to secure pictures of the wild buffalo here, in the center of their grazing grounds. Owned and operated by a well-known Alaskan, George Norton."
  *   The Milepost, 1954: "No 1954 information."
  *   Lou Jacobin's 1958 "Guide to Alaska and the Yukon" listing: "At the junction of the Richardson and Alaska Highways; modern lodge; clean, rooms with restful beds; meals from 6 a.m.; cocktail lounge; gas and oil. Best of grayling fishing in nearby Clearwater Creek; photographers and sightseers may often see herds of wild buffalo, as this is the center of their grazing grounds; double twin bed room, $7.00. Owned by George Norton."

Bay Hotel - Historic Mile 1428 Ad to the left from the Fairbanks News-Miner Progress Edition, November 20, 1957.   *   Lou Jacobin's 1958 "Guide to Alaska and the Yukon" listing: Modern two-story hostelry at Delta Junction; 20 rooms with bath. Large dining room and well appointed cocktail lounge. Owned and operated by Hubert H. Sager, who also owns Riverside Lodge, Mile 1281, Alaska Highway. Rates: Single, $5; double, $10.

Cold River Lodge: at this point, I'm not even sure that this lodge was on the Alaska Highway, but it appears to be. Photo: Bill Lythgoe, ca. 1950s.