An urban exploration website from Canada called uer.ca reports on their urban exploration database that Gold Dredge #8 in Fairbanks, Alaska had been converted into a museum in 2009. The abandoned buildings are now off limits due to safety reasons. The abandoned are the easy to access off limits areas. Many equipment is still scattered across the property where debris lays.
Gold Dredge #8 was used to dig for gold. Machinery and equipment for Gold Dredge #8 was built by Bethlehem Steel in Pennsylvania. However Gold Dredge #8 was shut down sometime in the 20th century for using chemicals such as cyanide and mercury. The site sat abandoned much of the early 21st century until the year 2009. In 2009, Gold Dredge #8 was converted into a museum. Few buildings were demolished since then. uer.ca made the recommendation to check it out if you're nearby.
Gold Dredge #8 is located at 1755 Old Steese Highway North, Fairbanks, Alaska, US 99712.
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