Wickersham House, Fairbanks

Name: Wickersham House
Address: Fairbanks, United States

#24 among attractions in Fairbanks

Museum, History museum

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The Wickersham House is a historic house museum at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. The single-story wood-frame house was built in 1904 for James Wickersham, one of the dominant political figures of early 20th-century Alaskan history. It was the first frame house built in Fairbanks, and the first to feature a wooden sidewalk, picket fence, and grass lawn. The house was the first designated state landmark, designated by Governor Walter J. Hickel in May 1966. The house was rescued from demolition by the Fairbanks chapter of the Pioneers of Alaska, and moved from its original site at First and Noble Streets to the newly formed Alaskaland park in 1967. It is now a museum operated by the Tanana-Yukon Historical Society. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 64°50'19"N, 147°46'16"W

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Pioneer ParkFairbanks United States

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Wickersham House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Park, Carlson Center, Big Dipper Ice Arena, Growden Memorial Park.

~670 ftW
Museum, Amusement park
Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
4 min walk • Pioneer Park, a historical gem nestled in the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska, is a living museum that offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich past. This park, which sprawls over 44 acres, is designed to replicate a Gold Rush town, providing visitors with an...
~1700 ftNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Carlson Center, Fairbanks
9 min walk • The Carlson Center is a 4,595-seat multi-purpose arena in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It is the third largest arena in Alaska by seating capacity after the Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center, both of which are in Anchorage.
0.9 miSE
Sport complex, Ice rink, Sport venue
Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks
25 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.
~1960 ftE
Park
Growden Memorial Park, Fairbanks
10 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.
~1760 ftSW
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Fairbanks
9 min walk • Sacred Heart Cathedral is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in the United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Fairbanks and is the seat of the bishop of the diocese.
1 miE
Library
Noel Wien Public Library, Fairbanks
26 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.
~700 ftNW
64°50'22"N • 147°46'30"W
Pioneer Air Museum, Fairbanks
4 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~160 ftW
Ship
Nenana, Fairbanks
1 min walk • SS Nenana is a five-deck, western river, sternwheel paddleship. Two-hundred and thirty-seven feet in overall length, with a 42-foot beam, she was rated at 1,000 gross tons register. Nenana was built at Nenana, Alaska, and launched in May 1933. Marine architect W.C.
0.6 miNE
64°50'34"N • 147°45'7"W
Fairbanks Drama Association, Fairbanks
16 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.2 miNW
64°50'49"N • 147°48'25"W
Ice Alaska, Fairbanks
31 min walk • Entertainment, Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wickersham House?

Nearby attractions include Nenana, Fairbanks (1 min walk), Pioneer Park, Fairbanks (4 min walk), Pioneer Air Museum, Fairbanks (4 min walk), Carlson Center, Fairbanks (9 min walk).

How to get to Wickersham House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wickersham House:

Bus

Danby St./Wembly Av. • Lines: Red Line (31 min walk)

Train

Fairbanks (32 min walk)