White Pass & Yukon Route

Golden Spike Centennial

Carcross, Yukon Territory

July, 29, 2000

The golden spike was driven to mark the completion of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway on July 29, 1900. It was the beginning of a fully integrated rail transportation system – which grew to include lakes & river steamboat, stage limes aircraft, bus lines, trucks and container ships.

One hundred years later – on July 29, 2000 a new ceremonial spike was driven to honor the courage and dedication that built the first northern railway and to pledge a commitment to a second century of service.

Marker is on Tagish Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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