Collection:
    Juneau—Douglas City Museum
    Object ID:
    2015.05.006
    Accession#:
    2015.05
    Object Name:
    Advertisement
    Title:
    The Thane Ore House Advertisement
    Creator:
    Ruth Allman
    Date:
    1980
    Year Range from:
    1980
    Year Range to:
    1990
    Scope & Content:
    Advertisement brochure for the Thane Ore House restrauant and tourism activity center. The advertisement is a "rack card" with text on both sides. An illustration at the top shows tthe entrance to a mining tunneL. Black typed text above and below the illustration reads: "THE \ THANE ORE HOUSE \ JUNEAU ALASKA". 
Black typed text below the illustration and title reads: "SALMON * HALIBUT \ CRAB * BBQ RIBS * \ GOLD PANNING \ MINING EXHIBIT \ GIFT SHOPPE \ Experience the flavor of early day Alaska \ amid the historic surrounding of the Alaska \ Gastineau Mine Site, situated four miles south \ of Juneau. \ Arriving, you'll visit the "Miners' Cookhouse" \ where you will feast upon the treasures of \ Alaska. From the delightful flavor of char— \ coaled salmon, deep—fried halibut, boiled \ dungeness crab, or BBQ beef ribs. Your choice \ of 2 entrees is accompanied by a visit to our \ salad bar, baked beans, cornbread, and an \ assortment of beverages. \ When you've hand your fill, try your hand at \ gold panning! You'll use the same method as \ the early Alaska prospectors used in seeking \ and extracting gold from the surrounding \ areas. You will learn of the history of gold min— \ ing in Juneau and observe the early day \ method such as the rocker box, the sluice \ box, and other implements from the typical \ prospector's camp. We guarantee rewards for \ your panning efforts. \ Before or after your visit to the gold panning \ area, browse through the Thane Ore House \ Mining Exhibit where you will find \ memorobilia, artifacts, and relics of early \ Juneau and that of the local mining history. \ Within the same buliding you may wish to visit \ the Nuggest Gift Shoppe, where you will find \ gold nuggets, mining oriented gifts, and \ Alaskan novelties."
The back of the advertisement has a map locating the Thane Ore House in respect to downtown Juneau, the operating hours, address, and other general information.
    Black typed text below the illustration and title reads: "SALMON * HALIBUT \ CRAB * BBQ RIBS * \ GOLD PANNING \ MINING EXHIBIT \ GIFT SHOPPE \ Experience the flavor of early day Alaska \ amid the historic surrounding of the Alaska \ Gastineau Mine Site, situated four miles south \ of Juneau. \ Arriving, you'll visit the "Miners' Cookhouse" \ where you will feast upon the treasures of \ Alaska. From the delightful flavor of char— \ coaled salmon, deep—fried halibut, boiled \ dungeness crab, or BBQ beef ribs. Your choice \ of 2 entrees is accompanied by a visit to our \ salad bar, baked beans, cornbread, and an \ assortment of beverages. \ When you've hand your fill, try your hand at \ gold panning! You'll use the same method as \ the early Alaska prospectors used in seeking \ and extracting gold from the surrounding \ areas. You will learn of the history of gold min— \ ing in Juneau and observe the early day \ method such as the rocker box, the sluice \ box, and other implements from the typical \ prospector's camp. We guarantee rewards for \ your panning efforts. \ Before or after your visit to the gold panning \ area, browse through the Thane Ore House \ Mining Exhibit where you will find \ memorobilia, artifacts, and relics of early \ Juneau and that of the local mining history. \ Within the same buliding you may wish to visit \ the Nuggest Gift Shoppe, where you will find \ gold nuggets, mining oriented gifts, and \ Alaskan novelties."
The back of the advertisement has a map locating the Thane Ore House in respect to downtown Juneau, the operating hours, address, and other general information.
Dates of Creation:
    1980s
    Dates of Accumulation:
    1980s
    People:
    Baker, Sharon
    Search Terms:
    Ad
Advertisement
Brochure
Pamphlet
Restaurant
Thane
Business
Store
Tourism
  Advertisement
Brochure
Pamphlet
Restaurant
Thane
Business
Store
Tourism