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  • What is Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park?
    • Klondike Gold Rush NHP commemorates the 1897 Klondike gold rush, which brought approximately 70,000 people to Washington state and southwestern Canada in search of gold.
  • What impact did the Klondike gold rush have?
    • The gold rush played a key role in ending the Panic of 1893 economic depression and significantly contributed to the economic development of Seattle as a major American city.
  • Where is Klondike Gold Rush NHP located?
    • The park’s visitor center and museum is housed in Seattle’s historic Cadillac Hotel, preserving the story of the gold rush for visitors.
  • What exhibits are available at the visitor center?
    • The museum features two floors of interactive exhibits that bring the history of the Klondike gold rush to life.
  • Are there any films about the gold rush at the museum?
    • Yes! The visitor center offers periodic daily showings of three documentary films about the Klondike gold rush.
  • Where is Klondike Gold Rush NHP located?
    • 319 Second Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104, Phone: 206-220-4240
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