Opening of the Yukon, May 17, 1899.
Black and white view of the Yukon River in Dawson City. The river is breaking and large chunks of ice are visible. A crowd has gathered on the deck of a building to watch the river open. A boat is prominent in the foreground.
Inscription recto: Opening of the Yukon – May 17 ’99.
Inscription verso: Yukon river opening in summer. Note the ice fields breaking up.