I'm excited to eventually visit this small museum about the construction of the Alaskan Highway. My paternal grandfather spent time in Watson Lake, Yukon Territories helping to build an airplane hangar while the road was being built. I like the idea that I have a family connection to the road we are about to follow all the way to Alaska!!
Here's a photo of part of the map of the highway from this museum, which talks about the significance of the air field in Watson Lake:For more information: http://www.tourismdawsoncreek.com/alaska_highway_house.php
Review:
This was a small museum, but full of interesting detail. The combination of signage, quotes from journals or letters, and exhibits helped us better understand how big of an undertaking the construction of the highway really was.
It is absolutely amazing what was accomplished in just 9 months when put into the hands of the army---it would take years and years to do today, if it could even be done over the objection of environmentalists!
This photo shows a want ad put in various newspapers, looking for workers for the highway project. I'm not quite sure WHY anyone would have chosen to participate if not done involuntarily because of being in the Army!!We also watched an hour long video here. Anna got bored, but the rest of us found it full of interesting information.
For now, this museum is donation based. I suggest a generous donation since it helps to fund future exhibits!
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