In 1897, the announcement of gold in Alaska sparked a group of entreprenuers from Kalamazoo to unite and make plans to seek their fortuned in the Yukon Territory. They became popularly known as the 'Kalamazoo Hustlers' although their official name was the Kalamazoo Mining and Prospecting Company. This is the story of their adventure in Alaska.
To read the article from the Kalamazoo Library, visit: https://www.kpl.gov/local-history/kalamazoo-history/general/kalamazoo-hustlers-and-the-gold-rush/
To find out more about or contact Michael Delaware, visit: https://www.michaeldelaware.com
