Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-S50
CBJ #: E-43
Parcel #:
l-C06-0-A29-005-0
Historic Name:
Bevis House
Other Name:
Location
Address:
635 Main street
Lot/Block/Subdivision: Fr 8 / 29 / Juneau Twnsite
Current ·Owner:
Address:
Elizabeth Shaw
635 Main Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic FunctionjUse:
Domestic / Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic I MUltiple Family
Architectural Classification
Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th & Early 20th century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman
Materials
Roofing: Delta rib metal Foundation: Concrete
Walls: Wood shingles Other: Full basement
Architectural Elements: Decorative shingle band of diamonds and
scallops, medium pitch 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 and because it
demonstrates patterns of community development in Juneau, Alaska. Dr.
Earl Bevis owned the home in 1916•.Heiwas·a physician and surgeon and
was Assistant Commissioner of Health for the First Division (Alaska).
In 1917, Jay Bell purchased the property. He was a clerk for the
District Court.
Construction Date: c.1915 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Regis~er Status/Date:
N/A
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