Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-588
CBJ #: E-81
Parcel #:
1-C03-0-A43-005-0
Historic Name:
Sprague House
Other Name:
Location
Address: 825 Calhoun Avenue
Lot/Block/Subdivision: Fr 6 / 43 / Juneau Townsite
Current Owner:
Address:
Ray & Carol Colling
825 Calhoun Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Architectural Classification
Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th & Early 20th century American Movements/Bungalow/craftsman
Materials
Roofing: Delta rib metal Foundation: Concrete
Walls:
siding
Horizontal vinyl lap
Other:
Partial basement
Architectural Elements: Full width shed wall dormer I shed roof entryway
at gable end
General Description: Despite vinyl siding and bay window addition,
retains integrity and is a contributing element to the architectural
and historic.·unity of the neighborhood, excellent 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, because. of •• its
association with miner, Joseph Sprague,. and because it demonstrates
patterns of communi.ty development in Juneau, Alaska. Sprague was a
prospector and was employed by the U.S. Fish and wildlife Service.
Construction Date: C .1927 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
N/A
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