Ben-My-Chree, British Columbia

Coordinates: 59°24′50″N 134°27′10″W / 59.41389°N 134.45278°W / 59.41389; -134.45278
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Ben-My-Chree (

Taku Arm, Tagish Lake in the Atlin District in the extreme northwest of the province, and is closer to the Yukon than the rest of the province. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 and Great Depression began the resort's decline and it closed in 1956. The site is now a private residence being reclaimed by wilderness.[1]

History

Ben-My-Chree was the destination of a steamer trip from

Carcross, Yukon and was originally built by a Mr and Mrs Oscar Partridge who originated on the Isle of Man. It was visited by wealthy socialites during the 1920s. At its height, thousands visited Ben-My-Chree in one year. The resort, which had several buildings, was bought from their estate by the White Pass and Yukon Route then later sold to an American buyer.[2]

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59°24′50″N 134°27′10″W / 59.41389°N 134.45278°W / 59.41389; -134.45278