ALASKA HOLDS FIRST CAR SHOW
Fairbanks Dealers Sponsor Farthest North Display—First Auto Came in 1908.
Automotive history was made month in Alaska when the city of Fairbanks held its first automobile show, which, according to advices received from dealers In that far northern point, was a success. This event was the first of its kind ever held in Alaska and was the farthest north automobile show in the world. Every car represented in the far north occupied a position in the display.
Motor cars have been known in Alaska for some time. The first Toledo of 1907 model. It reached the territory in July, 1908, and was operated as a stage between Fairbanks and Fox gulch, a distance of shipped in from the "outside." One of them was used as a stage between Fairbanks, Cleary City and Chatanika, a distance of 35 miles.
Since that time the number of automobiles has Increased from year to year In the Fairbanks district, until today there are more than 1000
cars and trucks in the vicinity, representing a total investment of more than $1,500,000. They include 15 different makes, ranging in price
from $500 to $5000. Eight automobile dealers in business in the Fairbanks district have organized themselves into the Fairbanks Automobile Dealers' association. It was this group of men who promoted the automobile show.
There are five automobile garages and repair shops in Fairbanks. Three warm-storage garages are maintained, where cars may be stored during the long winter season.