The Iditarod's iconic finish line marker Burled Arch collapsed Saturday, April 27, 2024. | Article: Image: Courtesy of the City of Nome, Article: Shannon Cole and Joe Cadotte, KTUU - Nome, Alaska 
Iditarod finish line’s iconic Burled Arch collapses in Nome
The iconic Burled Arch marking the end of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race collapsed in Nome Saturday evening.
Pictures showing a heap of wood where the arch once stood were shared by Nome residents and by dogsled mushers on social media.
According to Nome Mayor John Handeland, wood rot is the likely culprit.
Handeland said he learned Saturday night that the arch had fallen apart. He then drove to the debris, gathered pieces of the arch and put them in his truck to keep them safe.
The arch is an iconic symbol of the Last Great Race, familiar to mushers and fans of dog sled racing across the world.
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