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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Doing Business With The Park
 

PUBLIC NOTICE

The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting separate and individual proposals to lease one or more of two historical buildings, located in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, Alaska. Starting Friday, July 31, 2009, for each of the two buildings noted below separate requests for proposals (RFP's) are available online now by following these links or upon request from park offices.

The Red Front Building- 399b Broadway

Pantheon Building- 399a Broadway

Proposals must be received at Office of the Superintendent Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Second and Broadway, PO Box 517, Skagway, AK 99840 no later than 5:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight time on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.  Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to read the RFP in its entirety, and to inspect the building prior to submitting proposals.  Applicants may arrange tours of the buildings by contacting Chief of Business and Administration Reed McCluskey, at the address above or by telephone 907 983-9218, fax 907 983-9249, or e-mail us.

Please note that the information links found below pertain to the leases and building conditions and floor plans which are currently in effect and should not be referenced when preparing proposals responsive to this offering of the Pantheon and the Red Front Buildings in 2009.  For 2009 RFP information please use the links above.

Historic Leasing Program

With over 900,000 visitors arriving during the summer season, Skagway is a shopper's delight. The National Park Service is a part of this thriving enterprise, leasing nine restored historic structures in the heart of the Skagway historic district to private businesses.

As current leases expire, new leases will be awarded based on competitive bids received from prospective tenants. Occasionally, subleasing opportunities occur. Click on the name of the building below to learn more about current retail use. Click here for a map showing where these buildings lie in the historic district.

Boas Tailor and Furrier Building

Boss Bakery Building

Hern Liquor Store and Pacific Clipper Line Building

Lynch and Kennedy Dry Goods Building

Pantheon Saloon Building

The Red Front Building

Verbauwhedes Cigar Store and Confectionery Building

Verbauwhedes "Cribs" Building

Also for information on sign guidelines please click on the following link:

Klondike Gold Rush NHP Historic Leaseback Building Sign Guideline

 

Commercial Use Authorization (CUA)

A Commercial Use Authorization is necessary to operate tours within the park. We are currently under a moratorium on the issuance of CUAs to new operators or to new or expanded operations until the Dyea Management Plan is complete. Please refer to the park planning page of this website for more information on the status of the management plan.

Click here for a list of businesses holding current Commercial Use Authorizations in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

 
 
Taiya River with calm waters snaking through misty fog with blue mountain backdrop  

Did You Know?
The Chilkoot Trail in Klondike Gold Rush NHP takes the hiker from sea level to alpine tundra in just 16 miles. As you hike you will ascend from northern coastal forest to boreal forest to alpine tundra. Watch for seals, then bears, then the pika, a member of the rabbit family.

Last Updated: July 27, 2009 at 17:10 EST