Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS#: JUN-146 CBJ #: E-7 Parcel #: 1-C03-0-F02-005-0
Historic Name:
Simpson House
Other Name:
Location
Address:
954 Goldbelt Avenue
Lot/Block/Subdivision: B I 2 / Goldbelt Addition
Current Owner:
Address:
Roddy & Gaile Ray Swope
954 Goldbelt Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic I Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Multiple Family
Architectural Classification
Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th & Early 20th century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman
Materials
Roofing:
Asphalt shingles
Foundation:
Concrete
Walls:
siding
Horizontal wood lap
Other:
Architectural Elements: Wood roof brackets; exposed rafter tails; curve
topped multi paned window at front; double. hung windows
General Description: Retains integrity, little evidence of change,
important contributing element to the architectural unity of the
neighborhood, excellent condition.
Historic Significance: This building is significant. because it is 1 of
42 Craftsman buildings in the survey area which demonstrates Juneau's
vernacular. interpretation of national styles and because it .
demonstrates patterns of community deveLopmerrt . in Juneau, Alaska. The
home was constructed for optician Dr. Robert Simpson and his wife
Belle Goldstein Simpson.
Construction Date: circa 1916 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
NjA
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