Fairbanks Ice Museum, Fairbanks

Name: Fairbanks Ice Museum
Address: 510-598 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Telephone: +1 907-451-8222

#9 among attractions in Fairbanks

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The Lacey Street Theatre building, now hosting the Fairbanks Ice Museum, is an Art Deco architectural showpiece theatre located at 500 Second Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska. It was designed by noted theatre designer B. Marcus Priteca, and built in 1939 by C.W. Hufeisen for Austin E. "Cap" Lathrop. It was one of a chain of movie theaters built by Lathrop across Alaska, and was one of only two in Fairbanks into the 1960s. It closed in 1981, and was repurposed to house the museum in 1992. ()

Built: 1939 (85 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 64°50'37"N, 147°43'5"W

Address

510-598 2nd AveDowntown FairbanksFairbanks 99701 United States

Contact

+1 907-451-8222

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Fairbanks Ice Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bentley Mall, Big Dipper Ice Arena, Immaculate Conception Church, Growden Memorial Park.

0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bentley Mall, Fairbanks
19 min walk • Bentley Mall is an enclosed community shopping mall located in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It is notable as the northernmost mall in both the United States and North America.
1.3 miSW
Sport complex, Ice rink, Sport venue
Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks
32 min walk • The Big Dipper Ice Arena, colloquially known as "The Big Dipper", is a multi-purpose arena in Fairbanks, Alaska. The arena is owned and operated by the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
~850 ftNW
Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbanks
5 min walk • The Immaculate Conception Church is a historic church and former cathedral at 115 N. Cushman Street in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Built in 1904, it was the first Roman Catholic Church erected in Alaska's interior.
1.2 miW
Park
Growden Memorial Park, Fairbanks
32 min walk • Growden Memorial Park is an outdoor park in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.Originally called Memorial Park, the park was renamed in 1964 in memory of James Growden who, along with his two sons, lost his life in the tsunami created by the Good Friday Earthquake of 1964.
~1900 ftSE
Cemetery
Clay Street Cemetery, Fairbanks
10 min walk • Clay Street Cemetery is a cemetery located in Fairbanks, Alaska that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was established in 1903 and contains the remains of many of Fairbanks' founders, including Mary Pedro, wife of Felix Pedro, the miner who discovered the gold that led to the city's founding.
~1530 ftS
City hall
Fairbanks City Hall, Fairbanks
8 min walk • The Patrick B. Cole Fairbanks City Hall, also known as Main School and Old Main for its previous use as a school building, is located at 800 Cushman Street in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska.
0.7 miSW
Library
Noel Wien Public Library, Fairbanks
18 min walk • The Noel Wien Public Library, operated by the Fairbanks North Star Borough, is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. It has a branch library in North Pole, Alaska. Its current director is Melissa Harter. The library has more than 100,000 titles in its collections. It is the second-largest library in the Fairbanks area after the Elmer E.
~150 ftW
64°50'37"N • 147°43'8"W
Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum, Fairbanks
1 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.2 miN
64°51'38"N • 147°43'12"W
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, Fairbanks
30 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1200 ftNE
64°50'45"N • 147°42'43"W
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, Fairbanks
6 min walk • Visitor center, Tourist information, Museum
1 miW
64°50'34"N • 147°45'7"W
Fairbanks Drama Association, Fairbanks
26 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fairbanks Ice Museum?

Nearby attractions include Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum, Fairbanks (1 min walk), Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbanks (5 min walk), Old City Hall, Fairbanks (5 min walk), Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, Fairbanks (6 min walk).

How to get to Fairbanks Ice Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fairbanks Ice Museum:

Bus

Max C. Lyon Transit Center (5 min walk)
Fred Meyers East/Walmart • Lines: Blue Line, Red Line (29 min walk)

Train

Fairbanks (22 min walk)