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Joseph Whiteside 'Klondike Joe' Boyle

Born in Toronto and raised in Woodstock, Ontario, Boyle had a varied career before arriving in Dawson in 1897. Becoming involved in many businesses, “Klondike Joe” soon recognized the potential of large-scale mining. He left the Klondike in 1904 but returned five years later as the head of one of the largest mining operations. “The King of the Klondike” lived here until 1916, when he left for England to help in the allied war effort. For his war-time services, especially his heroic achievements in Russia and Romania, Boyle was decorated by several European nations. He died in London, England.

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Joseph Whiteside «Klondike Joe» Boyle

Originaire de Toronto, Boyle grandit à Woodstock, en Ontario. Sa carrière fut plutôt éclectique jusqu’à sa venue à Dawson, en 1897. Il s’engagea ici dans plusieurs affaires, puis quitta le Klondike en 1904. Convaincu des avantages de l’exploitation minière sur une grande échelle, il y revint cinq ans plus tard, à la tête de l’une des plus importantes exploitations. En 1916, il se rendit en Angleterre pour participer à l’effort de guerre. Il fut décors par plusieurs pays européens pour services rendus et surtout pour ses exploite héroïques en Russie et en Roumanie. Il mourut à Londres.

Location: Upper Bonanza Creek Road
Emplacement : Upper Bonanza Creek Road
Coordinates · Coordonnées: 63.943980, -139.336519
Source: Parks Canada – Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorative plaques (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)
Licence · Permission: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
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