Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-228
CBJ #: E-22
Parcel #:
l-C03-0-FOI-OI1-0
Historic Name:
Metcalf House
Other Name:
Location
Address:
949 Goldbelt Avenue
Lot/Block/Subdivision: Fr 10 & 11 / 1/ Goldbelt Addition
Current Owner:
Address:
Dana Owen
949 Goldbelt Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Architectural Classification
Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th and 20th century Revivals/Tudor Revival
Materials
Roofing:
Delta rib metal
Foundation:
Concrete
Walls:
siding
Horizontal wood lap
Other:
Architectural Elements: Concave roof over entry; double hung multipaned
windows,. recessed entry, gable roof
General Description: Despite the addition of the .Deltarib metal roof,
the building retains its integrity and, is a contributing element to
the architectural and historic unity of theneighborhood,excellent
condition.
Historic Significance: This building is significant .becauseit .is one of
five Tudor Revival buildings in the survey area which demonstrates
Juneau's vernacular interpretation on national styles, because of its
association with Juneau government figu~e, Frank Metcalf, and because
it demonstrates patterns of community development in Juneau, Alaska.
The first residents were the Metcalf family. He was a civil engineer
and surveyor and. ··in the 1920's and 30's.•served as city engineer for
Juneau.
Construction Date: 0.1916 Period of Significance: Historic
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
N/A
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