Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS I: JUN-147 CBJ#: E-5 Parcel #: 1-C03-0-A43-004-0
Historic Name:
McCloskey House
Other Name:
Location
Address: 835 Calhoun Avenue
Lot/Block/Subdivision: Fr 5 & 6 / 43
Current Owner:
Address:
Raymond & Glendia Malaby
835 Calhoun Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Arahitectural ClassifLc«tion
Category/ sub-o«tegory:
Late 19th and 20th century Revivals/Colonial Revival
Materials
Roofing:
Asphalt shingles
Foundation:
Concrete
Walls: Horizontal channel lap
wood siding
Other:
Architectural Elements:
double hung windows
Shed wall dormer; open porch at front; original
General Description: Retains integrity,little evidence of change,
important contributing element to the architectural and historic unity
of the neighborhood, good condition
Historic Significance: The building is significant because it is 1 of 7
Colonial Revival buildings in the survey area which demonstrates
Juneau's vernacular interpretation of national styles, because of its
association with mine owner, James McCloskey, who purchased the house
c. 1896, and .because it demonstrates patterns of community development
in Juneau, Alaska.
Construction Date: c.1893 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
N/A
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