Fairbanks, Alaska Gold Rush
… The Fairbanks Gold Rush happened in the early 1900s. On July 22, 1902, Felix Pedro, an Italian prospector, discovered gold north of Fairbanks in Interior Alaska which triggered the beginning of the Fairbanks Gold Rush. Miners and prospectors spread out to pan and sluice for gold and were followed by more miners creating small manual drift mines and draglines to the large floating dredges and lode mines. Soon Fairbanks grew as a major trade supply center on the banks of the Chena River and today it is still considered the gateway to Alaska’s Interior, the Last Frontier, Denali, and the Arctic Wilderness.
… We invite you to come visit us here in Fairbanks, where you can also view the artistry of larger than life ice sculptures, go mushing with a dog team, try your hand at gold panning, see the largest public display of gold in the state at the University of Alaska Museum, visit the Pedro Monument, take in the amazing tundra views as you journey on the Alaskan Railroad, view the northern lights and take home with you that enchanting Alaskan gold nugget fine jewelry piece from our store: Alaskan Gold Rush Fine Jewelry, Fairbanks, AK.
Special Invitation
… We know its not possible for everyone to come visit us here in Fairbanks, Alaska, so we invite and welcome you to shop with us right here online at
http://www.goldrushfinejewelry.com.
