St. Matthews Episcopal Church

The Episcopalian mission and hospital were established in Fairbanks in 1904, with a church being built in 1905. The first service was performed August 15, 1905, with 40 people in attendance. The original church burned in 1947; only the hand-carved lectern, alter rail and bell were saved. The present structure was built in 1948. The stained glass behind the alter depicts Alaskan Natives in biblical scenes. The original bell, inscribed "Oh ye Frost and Cold, Bless ye the Lord," still tolls each Sunday.