Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #: JUN-595 CBJ #: E-88 Parcel #: 1-C04-0-CR1-006--0
Historic Name':
Other Name:
.Britt House
Norwegian Consulate
Location
Address: 306 Seventh Street
Lot/Block/Subdivision: Fr USMS 926
Current Owner:
Address:
Robert & Carol Roys
306 Seventh 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/Classical Revival
Materials
Roofing:
Asphalt shingles
Foundation:
Concrete
Walls:
siding
Horizontal wood lap
Other:
Architectural Elements: Eave return at roof line; Curved bay window with
cone roofjtriple window set in side gable; wood columns at entry;
gable dormer
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 the
only Classical ~evival building in the survey area which demonstrates
Juneau's vernacular interpretation of national styles, because of its
association with Territorial government figure, WilliamE. Britt, and
because it .demonstrates patterns of community development in Juneau,
Alaska. Britt was a pharmacist who opened a store in. Juneau c.1913.
He was appointed Vice-Counsel for Norway in 1916. He served on the
city council and was a member of the Territorial House of
Representatives in 1915-1917.
Construction Date: 0.1916 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
NjA
197