Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-S45
CBJ #: E-38
Parcel #:
1-C04-0-A29-002-0
Historic Name:
Thornton House
Other Name:
Location
Address:
636 Seward Street
Lot/Block/Subdivision: 6 / 29 / Juneau Townsite
Current Owner:
Address:
Francis Glass & Karen Jordan
216 Fifth street
Douglas, AK 99824
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic J Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domes~ic /Single Family
Architectural Classification
Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th & Early 20th century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman
Materials
Roofing:
Wood shingles
Foundation:
Concrete
Walls:
siding
Horizontal T&G wood
Other:
Architectural Elements:
ribbon windows,
Shingles in gable end, glass enclosed porch,
single paneled wood door, gable roof
General Description: Retains integrity, little evidence of change,
contributing element to the architectural and historic unity of the
neighborhood, good condition
Historic Significance: This building is significant because it is one of
42 Craftsman buildings in the survey area. which demonstrates Juneau's
vernacular interpretation of national. styles .·andbecauseit
demonstrates patterns.of community development in Juneau,·Alaska. In
1911, the house was owned by steamer captain, Edward Thornton. Later
owners· were stenographer,. Maude Kirkland, and later,· -. miner Frank
Campbell.
Construction Date: c. 1900 Period •of Significance:1893-193 9
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
NjA
97