Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-553
CBJ #: E-46
Parcel #:
l-C06-0-A30-006-0
Historic Name:
Sabin House
Ot.her Name:
Location
Address:
117 Seventh street
Lot/Block/Subdivision: Fr 6 / 30 / Juneau Townsite
Current Owner:
Address:
Donald & Alma Harris
640 Main Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic: Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Architectural Classification Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th and 20th century Revivals/Tudor Revival
Materials
Roofing: Aspha·lt shingles Foundation: Concrete
Walls: Wood shingles with
stucco on north side and upper
floor
Other:
Full basement
Architectural Elements: Front chimney placement, multiple front gables I
side entry porch, hipped 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 one of 5
Tudor Revival 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.
Reportedly built for the Charles Sabins as .their family home. In the
1930's, Sabin owned the Sabin's Clothing store.
construction Date: c.1930 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
N/A
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