3rd Avenue Complex

In Dawson City’s history, permafrost has ranked second only to fire as a threat to buildings. These three structures, dating from 1901, show what happens when heated buildings are placed on frozen ground: the frost melts, water mixes with the soil into a very fluid muck, and the different footings settle at different rates. No restoration measures have been taken with these buildings so visitors can see this process as history naturally unfolds.

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