Does "The Red Dog Saloon" really exist?

Discussion in 'Road Stories' started by T800HEAVY, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. Jul 29, 2011 #1
    T800HEAVY

    T800HEAVY Bobtail Member

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    In Johnny Horton's "Springtime in Alaska" it gives mention of a "Red Dog Saloon" in Fairbanks.

    "Mushed from Point Barren through a blizzard of snow,
    been out prospectin' for two years or so,
    pulled in to Fairbanks the city was a boom,
    so I took a little stroll to The Red Dog Saloon."

    Is there really a Red Dog Saloon in Fairbanks? I have heard there is one in Juneau that is pretty well known.
     
    T800HEAVY, Jul 29, 2011
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  3. Jul 29, 2011 #2
    thedrifter

    thedrifter Medium Load Member

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    yes it is real
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2011 #3
    Big Rigg

    Big Rigg Medium Load Member

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    Having lived there and been there I can tell you for sure yes it does. There is also one in Juneau as you mentioned that has become better known because the cruise ships go to Juneau.
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2011 #4
    johnday

    johnday Road Train Member

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    "When it's springtime in Alaska, it's 40 below". Geez, you're an old guy.:biggrin_2559:
     
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