The mural depicts the original construction of the Alaska Highway by the U.S. Army Engineers. The decorative fence and plaques affixed to it do not specifically commemorate military units, but rather the importance of the highway itself. A number of markers along the highway indicate the original distance in miles to Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, B.C. One of those markers is located beside the plaques. This memorial is dedicated to the Military Engineers of Canada and the United States. It was erected by the Canadian Military Engineers.
Whitehorse, Yukon
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Inscription
[first plaque/première plaque]
ON THIS SITE ON 1 APRIL 1946 THE UNITED STATES ARMY OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER THE ALASKA HIGHWAY AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NORTHWEST HIGHWAY SYSTEM JUNE 1956
[second plaque/deuxième plaque]
THIS MONUMENT COMMEMORATES 18 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE ALASKA HIGHWAY BY UNITS OF THE CORPS OF ROYAL CANADIAN ENGINEERS 1946-1964
[third plaque/troisième plaque]
AT THIS SITE ON 1 APRIL 1964 THE CANADIAN ARMY HANDED OVER RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ALASKA HIGHWAY AND THE NORTHWEST HIGHWAY SYSTEM TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Location
Whitehorse Mural and Plaque
30 Electra Crescent
Whitehorse
Yukon
Whitehorse Mural and Plaque
30 Electra Crescent
Whitehorse
Yukon
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 60.7119625
Long. -135.0796027
Lat. 60.7119625
Long. -135.0796027
Plaque
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