Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau
Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau
Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau
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Chicken Ridge <strong>Historic</strong> <strong>Building</strong>s <strong>Survey</strong><br />
Page 1 <strong>of</strong> 2<br />
AHRS #:<br />
JUN-543<br />
CBJ #: E-36<br />
Parcel #:<br />
1-C03-0-A29-002-0<br />
<strong>Historic</strong> Name:<br />
Ficken House<br />
Other Name:<br />
Location<br />
Address:<br />
707 Main street<br />
Lot/Block/Subdivision: 13 / 29 I <strong>Juneau</strong> Townsite<br />
Current Owner:<br />
Address:<br />
Dale & Judith Wygant<br />
707 Main street<br />
<strong>Juneau</strong>, AK 99801<br />
<strong>Historic</strong> F~nction/Use:<br />
Domestic / Single Family<br />
Current Function/Use:<br />
Domestic I Single Family<br />
Architectural Classification<br />
Category/Sub-category:<br />
Late 19th & Early 20th century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman<br />
Materials<br />
Ro<strong>of</strong>ing: Asphalt shingles Foundation: Concrete<br />
Walls: Horizontal cedar lap<br />
siding; vertical T&G cedar in<br />
gable<br />
Other:<br />
Partial basement<br />
Architectural Elements: Exposed rafter tails, triangUlar knee braces,<br />
paneled door, ribbon windows, decorative scalloped wood trim<br />
General Description: Retains integrity,little evidence <strong>of</strong> change,<br />
important contributing element to the architectural <strong>and</strong> historic unity<br />
<strong>of</strong> the neighborhood, good condition<br />
<strong>Historic</strong> Significance: This building is significant because it is one <strong>of</strong><br />
42 Craftsman buildings in the survey area which demonstrate <strong>Juneau</strong>'s<br />
vernacular interpretation <strong>of</strong> national styles <strong>and</strong> because ·it<br />
demonstrates patterns <strong>of</strong> community development in <strong>Juneau</strong>, Alaska. The<br />
home was owned by.· Arthur J. <strong>and</strong> Florence Ficken. Mr. Ficken was a<br />
butcher <strong>and</strong> manager <strong>of</strong> the Frye <strong>and</strong> Bruhn Meat Company.<br />
construction Date: c.~935 Period <strong>of</strong> ·Significance: 1893-1939<br />
Cul~ural Affiliation: Euroamerican<br />
National RegisterS~atus/Date:<br />
N/A<br />
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