Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #: JUN-158 CBJ #: E-2 Parcel #: 1-C03-0-F01-002-0
Historic Name:
Gross House
Other Name:
Location
Address:
747 Goldbelt Avenue
Lot/Block/Subdivision: 1 / 1 / Goldbelt Addition
Current Owner:
Address:
Irene Clough
747 Goldbelt Ave.
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Dwelling
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Dwelling
Architectural Classification
Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman
Materials
Roofing:
Asphalt shingles
Foundation:
Concrete
Walls:
Horizontal vinyl siding
Other:
Architectural Elements: Wood roof brackets; original windows; glass
enclosed porch; exposed rafter tails, full length shed dormer, ribbon
windows
General Description: Despite the addition of vinyl siding, this building
retains integrity and is an important contributing element to the
architectural and historic unity of the neighborhood, good condition.
Historic Significance: This. building is significant because it is 1 of
42 Craftsman buildings in the survey area which demonstrates Juneau's
vernacular interpretations of national styles, because of its
association with mining engineer F.J..Wettrick who was the first owner
and lived in the house until 1921, and because it demonstrates
patterns of community development .in .Juneau, Alaska.
Construction Date: c.1914 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
N/A
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