Street scene along 2nd Avenue in Fairbanks; signs for five bars and a liquor store are visible, including the Fairbanks Bar, Flame Lounge, Social Club, Savoy Bar, and the Chena Bar.
Congress was almost totally ignorant of Alaska, many suspected that the purchase was a bad bargain, and the only interest revolved around fur sealing. Therefore, many Congressmen were reluctant to pass Alaska legislation. Aside from the purchase,...