History of Juneau, Alaska, USA

In 1876, the discovery of gold south of Juneau, Alaska, marked a pivotal moment in the region's history, sparking a rush of prospectors and settlers to the area. The find, specifically at Windham and Sumdum Bays, drew attention due to the significant quantities of gold ore uncovered, enticing miners from across the United States and beyond. This discovery contributed to the rapid growth of Juneau itself, transforming it from a modest settlement into a bustling mining town practically overnight.

The allure of gold brought not only miners but also investors, entrepreneurs, and infrastructure developers to the region. This influx of people and resources laid the groundwork for Juneau's development as a central hub in southeastern Alaska, setting the stage for its future role as the state's capital. The gold rush of 1876 was part of a broader series of mining booms in Alaska during the late 19th century, contributing to the economic and social fabric of the territory while also...

Tacoma, Washington, Feb. 5. - Fire destroyed the Court House and jail at Juneau Sunday night. All records were lost. No one was injured. Fourteen prisoners had to be released and made their escape. Some were recaptured.

Juneau, a city of Alaska, on Gastineau Channel. Lat. 68° 17' N. ; Lon. 134° 16' W. It is the metropolis of Alaska and is the miners' -supply point. It has banks, an electric- light plant, newspaper offices, etc., and is connected by steamers with Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, San Francisco, Sitka, Skagway, and Nome. Near it are the famous Treadwell gold-mines of Douglass Island and the Silver Bow mines. Pop. in 1900, 1864.

Juneau, Alaska, Nov. 25. - (AP) - Mud and ruins of Sunday's great landslide surrendered two more bodies to rescue crews tonight, raising the known deaths to ten and leaving six remaining on the missing list.
One other body was recovered earlier in the day.

MRS. GEORGE LEE was found dead among the debris of the demolished Nickinovich Apartments and OSCAR LAITO, Sitka, Alaska, in the wrecked
rooming house operated by MRS. FRED MATSON who is still missing. PETE BATTELO'S body was the first one discovered today in the Nickinovich pile.

Continue Digging.
Rescue crews composed of business men, laboreres and miners continued digging into the mass of mud, rock and jumbled timbers in the hope of finding more of the missing.

Those unaccounted for and known to have been in the slide area when the 100-foot wide avalanche rushed down a mountain are:
MR. and MRS. HUGO PETERSON in the Peterson building.
MRS. MATSON in her boarding house.
MRS. JAMES ROMA in the Nickinovich.
MRS. LENA...