Primary Name: Goldstein, A.
Filed as: goldstein_a
Also known as: A. Goldstein
Occupation / Association: Juneau townsite claimant
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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska; Telephone Hill, Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: A Goldstein, Goldstein A, Juneau townsite claim, Telephone Hill mineral claims, Juneau land litigation
Biography
A. Goldstein claimed title ownership to the Juneau townsite during the early years of the community’s development. His claim, supported by the United States Department of the Interior, asserted the presence of possible mineral deposits on Telephone Hill.
The claim proved extremely controversial. Because of the widespread opposition to the proposed townsite ownership, Goldstein reportedly received threats of lynching. During the dispute, documents supporting his claim also mysteriously disappeared.
After prolonged and expensive litigation, the claim was ultimately dropped.
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Telephone Hill Historic Neighborhood