The Alaska Railroad golden spike, which will go up for auction at Christie's in January 2025. (Photo provided by Christie's) Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian ...

The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) is seeking entries for its annual commemorative artwork program by Friday, April 4, 2025. Established in 1979, the program helps participating artists gain ...

The Alaska Railroad is a bucket list item to do when visiting the Last Frontier of Alaska. Some views you’ll see while on the train are amazing. It beats driving down and focusing on the road ...

"The Golden Spike is a really important piece of history, both for the Alaska Railroad, really, and for the state of Alaska," emphasized Meghen Clemens from the Alaska Railroad. This golden spike was ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The golden spike signifying the completion of the Alaska Railroad is up for auction. The 14-karat golden spike was placed by President Warren Harding in Nenana in July 1923 ...

The golden spike from the 1923 ceremony marking the completion of the Alaska Railroad is up for auction in January. Christie’s NEW YORK — The gold spike from the 1923 ceremony marking completion of ...

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Dr. Mary Wilson, a pediatrician who grew up in Anchorage, was chosen by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority’s board to be the new chief executive officer.