captain william moore cabin

su2doz

This cabin was the last spot on our guided tour. I could see inside and it was a basic old cabin. I just liked the quiet area and the fact that there were benches for my parents to sit and relax. We hung out there for a little bit, after walking around. The town is so small that I would stop by to check it out.

World-wander-woman

This is the oldest structure in Skagway, built in 1887 by Captain William Moore and his sons. They were the first homesteaders here and were here long before the gold rush. The cabins are very well preserved, unfortunately they were not open when I went there. They have very informative signs out front. It is a shoirt block or tow off the main street in Skagway. Stop by for a quick look

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Captain William Moore was a steampship captain, businessman, miner and explorer during the gold rush times in the 1800's in British Columbia and Alaska. They were also the first homesteaders. One can see the cabin in a few minutes, but Skagway is an interesting gold rush community.

711lynnw

There really isn't much to see at this cabin but there is an informational sign describing its owner and history. There is a newer house next to it that is well worth a visit. It also belonged to Capt. Moore and has a couple of rooms furnished with either the original pieces or some similar. Both of these are part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

Old-Socialist

The Moore Cabin is the original cabin build by Captain Moore and his sons, the first homesteaders who arrived in the area 10-years before the gold rush began. The Moore Cabin is a part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The park rangers do a very good job explaining the historical significance of the cabin, and of Moore's roll in developing the area.

tomhT5173KG

A small unimposing little log cabin that was built by the founder of Scagway. Not much to see, but the information posted by it is worth reading. It is probably overlooked by most of the cruise ship visitors because it is not painted a gaudy color and is not on Broadway Street.

HavingFunAt50Plus

The town is touristy so we were extremely excited to stumble onto the cabin. As I have mentioned in several posts we love history. It was really pleasant to read about the cabin and the history.

BRSH

We thoroughly enjoyed the 45 minutes or so we spent perusing the exhibits here. The Moore family saga - William Moore's son Ben married and later divorced a Tlingit woman; they had three children - was fascinating. The young docent was knowledgeable and helpful.

bohica-nz

We grabbed a coffee and walked to this cabin. It was great that it still exists and it was great reading about old Skagway. A nice way to spend a bit of time when in Skagway.

alices576

You get to see the original cabin and try to imagine what it would have been like to live in a one room cabin back in rural Alaska. Then you go next door and see the more modern but still rustic cabin Capt. Moore's son built with all the furnishings and family photos. It gives you a great feel for the times.

831reneam

We did the historic building tour from a visitor map and visited this little gem. I love historic buildings that are restored and the main house next to the original cabin has been maintained and restored. What an awesome way to see how the original town people lived.

bluebingo52

There is more to Skagway than shopping. Walk one block east of Broadway and visit this historic site. Maintained by the NPS, the exhibits and signs in this house provide a glimpse into early life in Skagway.

665elainel

It wasn't thrilling but quietly interesting to read about this house and its history. It's cool that they preserved it all these years and made it into a museum that's so easy to walk to from town. Something to do for a while other than shopping for souvenirs. :-)

Hollberry7

We got there when it was closing so were only to go in for a few minutes. Neat to see pieces from way back when. Find out what time it closes cause it is neat to see and stay longer to get a tour and hear more about the history. From downtown it was less then a 10 minute walk.

ColdWarRelic

Take the ranger-led talk/walk. This town sure has a lot of interesting history. Great artifacts and lots of easily understood exhibits.