Arctic Brotherhood Hall

The Arctic Brotherhood Hall on Broadway is one of Skagway's most photographed buildings — its facade is entirely covered with over 8,800 pieces of driftwood arranged in a geometric pattern, giving it an unmistakable look on the historic main street. It was built in 1899 by the fraternal order that formed to support the stampeders on the gold rush trails.

The building now houses a visitor information centre and is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. It's a short walk from the park's main visitor centre, and the whole of Broadway can be covered in a single slow stroll.

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The facade is covered with more than 8,800 pieces of driftwood pressed into a mosaic pattern — assembled by members of the fraternal order who formed Camp Skagway No. 1 during the gold rush. The Arctic Brotherhood was a mutual aid society for men travelling the Klondike routes, and the Skagway chapter was its founding lodge.