George C. Thomas Memorial Library

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George C. Thomas Memorial Library
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
George C. Thomas Memorial Library (Alaska)
George C. Thomas Memorial Library
Location: 901 1st Ave., Fairbanks, Alaska
Coordinates: 64°51′0.2″N 147°43′42.91″W / 64.850056, -147.7285861Coordinates: 64°51′0.2″N 147°43′42.91″W / 64.850056, -147.7285861
Built/Founded: 1909
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style(s): Other
Designated as NHL: June 02, 1978[1]
Added to NRHP: February 23, 1972[2]
NRHP Reference#: 72001542
Governing body: Local

George C. Thomas Memorial Library, also known as North Star Boro Library or AHRS FAI-004, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1978.[1][3]

According to the National Park Service, "This log structure was the site of a 1915 meeting between U.S. Government officials and native Alaskans to settle land and compensation claims. The meeting started a dispute that was not resolved until passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971."[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c George C. Thomas Memorial Library. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Joan M. Antonson (January 30, 1976), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: George C. Thomas Memorial LibraryPDF (215 KiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 2 photos, exterior, from 1972.PDF (508 KiB)

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