Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-563
CBJ #: E-56
Parcel #:
l-C04-0-A37-002-0
Historic Name:
R. Robertson House
Other Name:
Location
Address:
418 Seventh street
Lot/Block/Subdivision: 2 / 37 / Juneau Twnsite
Current Owner:
Address:
Brien DaQgherty & Laura stats
418 Seventh street
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Architectural Classifica~ion
Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th & Early 20th century American Movements/Prairie School
Materials
Roofing: Asphalt shingles Foundation: Concrete
Walls: Horizontal wood
beveled and lap siding with
wood shingles on second level
and gables
Other:
Partial basement
Architectural Elements: Wood roof brackets; shed roofed wall dormer,
shed roofed front entry porch, multi-level roof line, low pitched
gable roof
General Description: Despite shed addition, retains integrity and
remains a contributi.ng element to the architectural and historic unity
of the neighborhood, •• good condition
Historic Significance: This building is significant because it is one of
six Prairie-influenced buildings in the survey area which demonstrates
Juneau's vernacular interpretation of national styles, because of its
association with Territorial government. official, Ralph Robertson, and
because it demonstrates patterns of community .development in Juneau,
Alaska. Robertson was a lawyer, served.on the city council, a term as
mayor, and was appointed Chief Deputy u.s. Marshall
Construction Date: C .1925 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
National Register Status/Date:
Euroamerican
N/A
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