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Harding Railroad Car

Fairbanks, Alaska • Fairbanks North Star County

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About This Property

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The Harding Railroad Car is a historic 1926 Pullman-Standard passenger car, originally named the "North Star". It served as President Warren G. Harding's private railroad car during his 1923 visit to Alaska. The car is now preserved in Fairbanks and represents a significant mode of transportation and presidential travel.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
4/6/1978
Other Names
Ahrs Site No. Fai-103;Denali

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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