Klondyke Centennial Society
Projects In The Works

Dawson City Homecoming 2002 - Dawson City is celebrating it's homecoming year in 2001 which is a celebration of 100 years of Incorporation as a city in 1902. This will be a big year for Dawson with special events going on all year culminating in the Homecoming celebrations during Discovery Days (August 2002). Planning is being done by the KCS, KVA and City of Dawson.

Discovery Claim - Currently the KCS is attempting to have interpretive signs placed at the Discovery Claim site.

Dome Development - The Midnight Dome above Dawson City will be undergoing beautification and development to better suit its purpose as an overlook and viewing area. Discussions on what development is needed have taken place. Proposals included an observation tower with interpretive panels, and a trail up the road to the dome with access from 6th Avenue.

History Book for Dawson City - Applications have been made for funding to allow John Gould to do more research in Ottawa and Whitehorse archives to add to his existing writings and put together a pictorial History Book with text which would be published for the 100th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Dawson City.

Klondike Centennial Park - The KCS is helping to create the Centennial Park, a handicap accessible, and relaxing, green space for visitors and residents. The City of Dawson is allowing us to lease the lot next to the new City Hall as a location for this park. Development plans are currently being discussed and once details are firmed up locally we will start fund raising with a target completion date of Summer 2002.

Scrooge Claim - Scrooge McDuck made his millions in the Klondike Gold rush. Those hardships turned Scvrooge into a miser. learn all about the history of Scrooge McDuck, Dawson Events surrounding that history, and about the actual Scrooge Claim site at: www.yukon.net/Scrooge

Westminster Hotel 100th Anniversary - The Westminster Hotel will soonbe celebrating it's 100th Anniversary. it first operated as hotel in 1902. Ideas for the celebration included:

• Stories from the Pit storytelling contest
• Employee Reunion
• Musicians Reunion
• 100th Anniversary concert and party
• Create Story board on building history
• Collect & Order old photos of hotel through the years
• Article and submit to national newspapers about the Pit and advertise for stories, $1000 prize
• If we get enough stories consider publishing a "Tales from the Pit" book.

Winter Brochure - The KCS in partnership with the City of Dawson and Dawson Dawgs Snowmobile Club have joined forces to produce a winter brochure for Dawson City. This brochure will include a map with local area trails suitable for summer and winter use, winter safety information, and a list of things to see and do in the Klondike area and photos. This information will also be digital and can be viewed on the web site.

World Heritage Site Designation - The City of Dawson is under consideration for designation as a World Heritage Site. The City is already declared a National Heritage Site.

Heritage Houses Plaques-