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Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Management

 It is important that the National Park Service not only protect sites for their natural resources, but also sites that provide opportunities to understand the various stories about notable people, events, and culture that shaped this country. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, created in 1976, is unique in that the Klondike Gold Rush was important for several distinct locations.

Please click on the links above for more information about the management of the park unit here in Seattle.

Erastus Brainerd  

Did You Know?
Seattle's success as the main outfitting port for Klondike stampeders was due to the marketing campaign led by Erastus Brainerd.

Last Updated: September 15, 2006 at 12:59 EST