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An
exquisite and unique addition to downtown Fairbanks is the
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
Having opened the beginning of June, 2009, this museum is
a step out of time into the
fascinating timeline of the early automobile.
Filled with props, it is clear that this was not a
hasty project. Rather, the added elements
take this auto museum beyond the ordinary . The
attention to detail
is what helps to create an entire ambiance far removed
from the hectic times in which we live.
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Every auto is accompanied by a detailed
description of its history. |
Knowledgeable staff will walk you through a tour of the
chronology of these early vehicles dating
from
the turn of the 20th century to Pre World War II.
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Garb from various eras give the museum a
nostalgic, warm
touch. |
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Giant photos adorn the walls . Together
with the "Alaska" section ,
they
visually re-write the history of the early
automobiles in Alaska, where
harsh terrain and weather gave the pioneer
cars an enormous challenge.
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A
"Preservation Car" -- never
altered and still drivable |
The
Restoration Room |
Restored with love |
If
you're lucky, you may hit the museum on a day when you can
view the automobile restoration process!
For
more information, visit
http://www.fountainheadhotels.com/auto/index.html |
