Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Oct. 1st Drive to Atlin and return

We drove to Atlin and back today. Atlin was a resort town for the rich and famous from 1910 to 1936. The railroad ran a spur to Atlin and built a hotel and cruise ship to entertain rich guests. The scenery is spectacular. Fishing and hunting were also promoted. In 1936 the tourist industry collapsed and the town fell into disrepair. Lately it has been restoring boats and buildings and it is known as an artists' colony. The houses are somewhat quirky.
View from Atlin

Definitely different

Definitely Old

This cruise boat was dry docked in 1936 but is now usable.

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