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Ester, Alaska: Ester History - Alaska Gold Rush
century ago, gold was discovered near Fairbanks on Cripple
Creek, Eva Creek, and Ester Creek. There was plenty to be
found in this region, and the town of Ester was formed to
outfit the miners. As mining evolved, from simple panning
to steam hoists, hydraulic cannons and dredges, Ester developed
too. In 1936, Ester Gold Camp was opened, with bunkhouses,
homes, shops and offices. In 1987, 11 buildings in Ester
were put on the National Register of Historic Places. Two
of the original camp buildings - the assay offic and blacksmith
shop - are still here. |
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