Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #:
JUN-539
CBJ #: E-32
Parcel #:
1-C04-0-A27-009-0
Historic Name:
Other Name:
Walker House
Goddard House
Location
Address:
327 Seventh street
Lot/Block/Subdivision: 6 j 27 / Juneau Townsite
Current Owner:
Address:
Julianna Humphreys
P.o. Box 021132
Juneau, AK 99801
Historic Function/Use:
Domestic jSingle Family
Current Function/Use:
Domestic jSingle Family
Architectural Classification
Category/Sub-category:
Late 19th & Early 20th century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman
Materials
Roofing: Asphalt shingles Foundation: Wood post
Walls: Horizontal wood
shingles with vertical wood at
the basement level
Other:
Full basement
Architectural Elements:
roof
Eave returns at roof, trellised porch, gable
General Description: Retains integrity,little evidence of change,
contributing element to the architectural and historic unity of the
neighborhood, good condition
Historic Significance: This building is significant because it is one of
42 Craftsman buildings.··in the survey area which demonstrates Juneau's
vernacular.interpretation of. national styles, because of· its .
association with Territorial governments employees John P. Walker and
secretary to the U.S. Secretary of the Territory, Dorothy Goddard, and
because it demonstrates patterns of community development in Juneau,
Alaska. Walker was Assistant Supervisor of Surveys for the u.s.
General Land Office. During the 1930's, E.M. and Dorothy Goddard
lived in the house.
Construction Date: c.1894 Period of Significance: 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliation:
Euroamerican
National Register Status/Date:
NjA
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