Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-159
CBJ #:
E-l1
Parcel #:
l-C03-0-F02-008-0
Historic Name:
Erickson Mansion
Other Name:
Location
Address: 911 Calhoun Avenue
Lot/Block/Subdivision: 9 &10 / 2 / Goldbelt Addition
Current Owner:
Address:
Fredrick.andShirley Kohls
911 Calhoun Avenue
Juneau, AI< 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic I Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Single,Family
Architectural Classification Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th and 20th century Revivals/Colonial Revival
Materials
Roofing:
Asphalt shingles
Foundation:
Concrete
Walls:
siding
Horizontal wood lap
Other:
Architectural Elements:
shed roof dormers
Gambrel roof; square columns at front entry;
General Description: Retains integrity, little evidence of change,
important contributing element to the architectural unity af the
neighborhood, excellent condition
Historic Significance: This building is signif.icantbecause .it is one of
seven Colonial Revival buildings in the survey area which demonstrates
Juneau's vernacular interpretation of national styles and.because it
demonstrates patterns of community development in Juneau, Alaska.
The home was constructed for Claude Erickson, owner afthe Gastineau
Hotel and later, in the 1920's and 30's, the home was purchased by
M.L. Merritt, Assistant Regional Forester.
construction Date: 1915 Period of Significance:1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
NIA
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