History – Page 4 – The West Juneau Weekly Picture

Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, a Steam Power Plant, and a Dock

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, a Steam Power Plant, and a Dock Just left of center is Gastineau Peak (3,666 ft.). The Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. (AJ) Auxiliary Steam Power Plant built in A.D. 1916 is at the lower left. Along the shore of Gastineau Channel at the Juneau harbor … Continue reading

Mount Bradley

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Mount Bradley Mount Bradley, also known as Mount Jumbo, is 3,337 feet high and is on Douglas Island with Douglas, Alaska at its foot. In the early years it was named Mount Jumbo, possibly after the Jumbo mining claim located near its base. The people of Douglas in 1939 petitioned the … Continue reading

Olds Mountain

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Olds Mountain Olds Mountain, 4,453 feet, is 4.5 miles east of downtown Juneau. It is named for John Olds, a Cornishman and pioneer Juneau miner and hotel man. Picture was taken from the top of the Mt. Roberts Tramway. Picture by O. Richard (Dick) Kent, 8:00 p.m. ADT, July 7, 2007, … Continue reading

Gold Creek in Silver Bow Basin

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Gold Creek in Silver Bow Basin In the far distance is Mt. Juneau (center) and the Mt. Juneau Ridge on the right. Silver Bow Basin is 2-1/2 miles east of the Capitol Building in downtown Juneau and is reached by Basin Road and the Perseverance Trail. From the time mining claims … Continue reading

Hawthorne Peak, Middle Peak, and West Peak

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Hawthorne Peak, Middle Peak, and West Peak This picture was taken from Blueberry Hills Road South looking ESE some 7 miles. Left to right: Hawthorne Peak – 4,210 ft.; Middle Peak – 3,722 ft.; West Peak – 3,620 ft. The shoulder of Mt. Roberts is on the left. Middle Peak is … Continue reading