Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-585
CBJ #: E-78
Parcel #:
1-C03-0-A42-008-0
Historic Name:
Bradford House
other Name:
Location
Address: 839 Dixon street
Lot/Block/Subdivision: Fr 8 / 42 / Juneau Townsite
Current Owner:
Address:
Bernard & Elizabeth Hendricks
839 Dixon street
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic/Single Family
Current Function/use:
Domestic I Single Family
Architectural Classification Category/Sub-category:
19th .. & Early 20th Century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman
Materials
Roofing:
Asphalt shingles
Foundation:
Concrete
Walls: stucco; horizontal
wood lap siding on front
addition and dormer; wood
shingles on gable pediment
Or.her:
Archir.ectural Elemenr.s: Shed dormer, double hung windows, pediment at
front gable, exposed rafter tails
General Description: Retains integrity, little evidence of alteration,
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 in
demonstrates patterns of community development in.·Juneau, Alaska.
The home was occupied by Zina and Gertrude .Davi.s Bradford. Zina
worked for the Standard oil Company. In the 1920's he was appointed
postmaster.
construction Dat.e: C .1910 Period of Significance: 189-3-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
N/A
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