Skagway

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Skagway is named for “shgagei” which refers to “rough seas in the Taiya Inlet that are caused by strong north winds”.

 

Surrounding Courthouses: 

N – British Columbia, Canada

E – British Columbia, Canada

S – Juneau

W – Haines and Yakutat

 

Incorporated:  June 28. 1900

Borough:  Skagway

 

Courthouse – Skagway

 

Location:  307 9th Avenue / Spring Street

Built:  1899 – 1900

Style:  Classical

Architect:  Unknown

Contractor:  Unknown

 

Description:  The building faces north and is a two story granite and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Skagway. The roof line is flat. The building is known as the McCabe Building. The building houses the Superior Court of the 1st Judicial District and the District Court.