Iconic gold-rush era Westminster Hotel lost to fire in Dawson City, Yukon
The Westminster Hotel, a historic landmark in Dawson City, Yukon, was lost to a fire early Sunday morning. Known as 'The Pit' to locals, the hotel had been a community gathering place since 1898. Mayor Stephen Johnson expressed the personal impact of the loss, emphasizing the memories and stories associated with the venue.
- ▪The Westminster Hotel was a beloved gathering place in Dawson City for 128 years.
- ▪The hotel was engulfed in flames early Sunday morning, shocking local residents.
- ▪Mayor Stephen Johnson highlighted the personal significance of the loss to the community.
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Open this photo in gallery:Flames and smoke rise at the Westminster Hotel in Dawson City, Yukon.Manu Keggenhoff/via The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWhen Chris Ross celebrated the birth of his son in 2003 he remembers smoking a Cuban cigar at the Westminster Hotel – known affectionately as “The Pit” to locals in Dawson City, Yukon.The pink gold-rush era hotel and bar that dates back to 1898 has always been a gathering place for the community, whether to celebrate a milestone or just enjoy a beer.At about 6 a.m.
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