Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-145
CBJ #: E-14
Parcel #:
l-C06-0-A29-004-0
Historic Name:
Other Name:
Nowell House
Tripp House
Location
Address:
623 Main street
Lot/Block/Subdivision: 8 / 29 / Juneau Townsite
Current Owner:
Address:
Sharon Baker
623 Main street
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic j Single Family
Architectural Classi:fication
Late Victorian/Queen Anne
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Category/Sub-category:
Materials
Roofing:
Asphalt shingles
Foundation:
Concrete block
Walls: Horizontal T&G wood
siding at lower level; wood
shingles at upper level
Other:
Architectural Elements: Decorative shingle band with diamonds and
scallops; ornamented front gable; many original double hung windows,
asymmetrical roofline
General Description: Retains integrity, little evidence of change,
important contributing element to the architectural and historic unity
of the neighborhood, excellent condition
Historic Signi:ficance: This building is significant because it is the
only example of Queen Anne architecture in the survey ar-ea and it
demonstrates Juneau's vernacular interpretation of national styles,
because of its association with mine owner, Fred Nowell, and because
it demonstrates patterns of community development inJuneau,Alaska.
The home was constructed for Fred Nowell who was part owner of the
Berners Bay Mining and Milling Company. Nowell was also one of the
incorporators of the Alaska Improvement Company that leased mining
claims in Sheep Creek Valley. Another resident was Herman T. Tripp
who was also a miner.
Construction Date: c.1903 Period o:f Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Af:filiation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
NjA
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