Historic Building Survey - City and Borough of Juneau

Chicken Ridge Historic Buildings Survey
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AHRS #: JUN-541 CBJ #: E-34 Parcel #: 1-C04-0-A27-011-0
Hist.oric Name:
Jenne House
Ot.herName:
Locat.ion
Address:
633 N. Franklin street
Lot./Block/Subdivision: 8 / 27 / Juneau Townsite
Current. Owner:
Address:
corrinne Kenway
633 N. Franklin street
Juneau, AK 99801
Hist.oric Funct.ion/Use:
Domestic / Single Family
Architectural Classificat.ion
No Style
Current. Funct.ion/Use:
Domestic / Multiple Family
Cat.egory/Sub-category:
Mat.erials
Roofing: Asphalt shingles Foundat.ion: Concrete
Walls: Horizontal wood
shingle siding
Other:
Partial basement
Archit.ectural Element.s: Front facing gable, paneled door with
sidelights, asymmetrical facade
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
8 buildings in the survey which isc·lassified as "No Style" which
demonstrates Juneau's vernacular forms and because it demonstrates
patterns of community development in Juneau, Alaska. Dr. Charles and
Crystal Snow Jenne purchased the home in the .: teen years and lived
there all their lives. Dr. Jenne was a dentist and his wife, Crystal
Snow Jenne, was from a prominent pioneer Juneau family of theatrical
performers. She was Juneau's postmaster, owner of the Forget-Me-Not
Flower Shop, and later was elected to the Territorial •• Legislature.
Construct.ion Date: c.1903 Period of Significance:. 1893-1939
Cultural Affiliat.ion:
Euroamerican
Nat.ional Regist.er Status/Date:
N/A
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