The exact construction date of Dawson City's Gold Rush Cabin is unknown, but it was present by 1900, possibly earlier. Its earliest documented link is to the Trading & Exploring Company during the Klondike Gold Rush's decline. The cabin miraculously survived Dawson's population collapse, unlike many other buildings that were dismantled or disappeared. It continued to function as a residence through quieter periods of the town's history. By the early 2000s, the cabin's condition had severely deteriorated, requiring a guy wire for support. In 2005, the structure was dismantled, with each log numbered for reconstruction and damaged sections replaced using traditional splicing. Disassembly revealed historical traces, including remnants of a sod roof and evidence of a chimney fire. Discarded newspapers, including parts of a poem, and denim were found packed under floorboards for insulation. Hand-painted wallpaper above a doorway was also preserved. After extensive repairs, the numbered logs were reassembled, and the cabin continues to stand, offering overnight stays to visitors.