Gold Dredging in Nome Pt. 1

It's an ingrained part of Alaska's history as tens of thousands of early prospectors traveled north at the turn of the century in hopes to strike it rich.

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by Megan Mazurek

Story Created: Jul 26, 2011 at 1:57 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jul 26, 2011 at 1:57 PM AKDT

It's an ingrained part of Alaska's history as tens of thousands of early prospectors traveled north at the turn of the century in hopes to strike it rich.
In this first installment of a three part series we look at the history of gold dredging in Nome.
Megan Mazurek will show you that even today, the true pioneer spirit lives on, on the golden sands of Nome.
Historic photograph courtesy: Carrie M McLain Memorial Museum.

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