March 2004

Government of Yukon
Tourism and Culture
Cultural Services Branch

Yukon's First Historic Site

On December 17, 2003 the Minister of Tourism and Culture named Yukon's first historic site designated under the Historic Resources Act . The Mabel McIntyre House in Mayo is the first Mining Recorder's Office built in Mayo to service the Mayo Mining District. The Mayo Mining District was once the world's largest silver producer and sustained Yukon's economy between the two World Wars. Constructed in 1921, the simple, one storey log cabin later became the home of Mabel McIntyre, a Nacho Nyak Dun member, well respected in the community and a longstanding post mistress. Owned by the Village of Mayo, the building is located in the historic core of the community and will be restored as a heritage attraction.

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