Gold rush era hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, burns to the ground
The Westminster Hotel, a historic establishment in Dawson City, Yukon, has been completely destroyed by fire. Built in 1898, it was a cherished gathering place for the local community. The loss of this iconic building marks a significant moment in the town's history.
- ▪The Westminster Hotel was affectionately known as The Pit by locals.
- ▪The hotel was built in 1898 during the gold rush era.
- ▪It served as a beloved gathering spot for the Dawson City community.
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Gold rush era hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, burns to the groundThe Canadian PressPublished 6 seconds agoThe Westminster Hotel, affectionately known as The Pit by locals in Dawson City, Yukon, was destroyed by fire. The building dates back to 1898 and was a beloved gathering spot for the community.The Canadian PressPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularCanadiens top Sabres 3-2 in OT to advance to Eastern Conference finalVideo2:24Trump holding off on Iran military strike as 'serious negotiations' underwayVideo1:25Five dead, including two suspects in shooting at San Diego mosqueVideo1:00How is the latest Ebola outbreak different and should we be worried?Video3:26Elon Musk loses lawsuit against…
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