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George Johnston and Assistants with 1928 Chevrolet
George Johnston bought his new 1928 Chevrolet from Taylor and Drury in 1929. After shipping it to Teslin on the Taylor & Drury boat "Thistle" he built a three mile road and charged $2 per ride. This road was later incorporated into the Alaska Highway. George Johnston and two assistants are shown with the car, painted white for winter hunting. ca. 1930s.
Yukon Archives. Their Own Yukon Collection 82/429 #120, PHO 60. COURTESY OF COUNCIL OF YUKON FIRST NATIONS.

Development of Transportation in the Yukon Context

Summer ExcursionSternwheeler "Keno"1914 OrdinanceFailed routes from Edmonton to Dawson CityAlaska Highway signRequest for more informationBurwash LandingMain routes to the interior of the Yukon prior to 1942Silver CityGeorge Johnston and Assistants with 1928 ChevroletTowing automobile back to TeslinAn Advertisement in the Whitehorse StarLocal Happenings in Whitehorse StarSteamboat Movements, Whitehorse Star Columnpage 1page 2Memorandum to the Yukon Gold Commissioner page 1Memorandum to the Yukon Gold Commissioner page 2Memorandum to the Yukon Gold Commissioner page 3
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