Obstruction Races, May 24th 1900 People; Animals; Businesses Michaels Alaska on Behring Sea

Michaels Alaska on Behring Sea - where we awaited steamer to embark for Seattle - about 2000 miles from Dawson

There are large tables set up covered with papers

Summer of 1898

Three dogs are harnessed to the sled

Photograph of a baby sitting in a highchair

Obstruction Races, May 24th 1900 People; Animals; Businesses Michaels Alaska on Behring SeaPhotograph of street scene on Front St. where a crowd is watching an obstruction race on Victoria day. People are also gathered on top of buildings. From right to left: an unidentified business with a sign "Office Rooms for rent", J. L. Sale & Co Manufacturing Jewelers, the New Dominion, the Exchange and the H. Herscherg & Co Seattle Clothing House. See also 1984. 216. 7,27