HISTORIC CEMETERIES - The City and Borough of Juneau

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characteristic features to represent theassociations, function, and appearance ithad during its period of significance. Thenatural and developed landscape featuresthat are associated with cemeteries must beconsidered as part of the evaluation ofintegrity.The historic cemeteries of Douglas appearto have retained their integrity to the extentnecessary to meetthe qualifications of theNational Register guidelines. While thewidening of Douglas Highway impactedsome ofthe cemeteries it did not destroythe general setting from what it wasoriginally.Grave House at Douglas Indian Cemetery, 1995CBJCollectionPhotograph by Renee HughesIntegrityThe question of historic integrity involvesformulating a judgement as to whether ornot a property maintains the physicalcharacteristics which existed during itshistoric period and, in addition, whether ornot that property contributes to or detractsfrom the overall integrity of the district.The National Register lists seven qualitieswhichhelps to establish a property'sintegrity. These qualities are location,design, workmanship, feeling, association,setting, and materials. All must beconsidered in determining whether acemetery retains enough of itsGrave Marker at City Cemetery, 1995CBJCollectionPhotograph by Renee HughesInventory andSurvey ofHistoric Cemeteries in Douglas, Alaska Page 54
Even though a couple of cemeteries have had recent burials the original character has beenpreserved. In fact, the most recent burials have been into older existing family plots. Also itappears that the more recent burial markers have been laid flat which has not impacted theoverall visual character of the cemetery.ContextThrough examination of the historic trends of the Southeast region and the cities of Douglasand Treadwell, as described earlier in this document, the Douglas cemeteries have beenplaced in their historic context. Historic trends which engendered the growth of Douglas andTreadwell were the establishment of large scale goldmining operations. In 1910 thepopulation estimate of Douglas placed it as the largest community in Southeast Alaska Thiswas due mainly to the impact of the mining economy.During this peak ofpopulation is also the general time of the development of the firstcemeteries in Douglas. Previous to this periodpersons were interred in Juneau. The trend ofincreased population led the community to develop its own cemeteries.Where From Here?It appears that the historic cemeteries of Douglas, Alaska meet the concepts of historicsignificance, historic integrity, and historic context needed for consideration to be placed onthe National Register of Historic Places. Consideration should be given to prepare a multipleproperty nomination of the Douglas historic cemeteries. The inclusion of the historicEvergreen Cemetery in Juneau should also be considered as there was an early associationbetween Juneau and Douglas regarding the interment of community residents.The Survey and Inventory of Historic Cemeteries in Douglas highlights a "need for better careof the cemetery property. Some individuals and groups associated with the cemeteries haveexpressed interest in restoration activities at the cemeteries. Thefirst step in securing fundingfor such work would be a National Register Nomination.Family PlotFence, 1995CBJCollectionPhotograph by Renee HughesInventory andSurvey ofHistoric Cemeteries in lJouglas, Alaska Page 55
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Report ofthe Survey andInventory of
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TABLE OF CONTENTSAcknowledgementsFo
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FOREWORDIn July of 1994 the City an
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preserve these resources for their
Page 13 and 14: Assessor's office, local newspapers
Page 15 and 16: VICINITY MAPTr.CH-1TractFCrow Hill
Page 17 and 18: October of 1880 that they found any
Page 19 and 20: Doctors and dentists practiced in a
Page 21 and 22: Douglas Highway at Cemeteries, ca.
Page 23 and 24: FIDld drives began in 1900 to raise
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Page 28 and 29: mSTORIC SITES SUMMARY STATEMENTDoug
Page 30 and 31: Some of the prominent persons burie
Page 32 and 33: citations. Additional unidentified
Page 34 and 35: Some of the prominent persons burie
Page 36 and 37: Seman CemeteryEstablished 1902AHRSN
Page 38 and 39: One person buried in this cemetery
Page 40 and 41: DOUGLAS . INDIAN CEMETERY16DOUGLAS
Page 43 and 44: CEMETERIESMAP.··KEY~TH TRACT E1GR
Page 45 and 46: ISURVEY.SHEETSite Name: Catholic Ce
Page 47 and 48: ISURVEYSHEETSite Name: Eagles Cemet
Page 49 and 50: ISURVEY SHEETSite Name: City Cemete
Page 51 and 52: ISlJRVEY.SHEETSite Name: Odd Fellow
Page 53 and 54: ISlJRWY SIIEETSite Name: Masons Cem
Page 55 and 56: ISURVEYSIIEETSite Name: Servian Cem
Page 57 and 58: ISURVEY.SHEETSite Name: Native Ceme
Page 59 and 60: ISURVEY SIIEETSite Name:Asian Cemet
Page 61 and 62: ISURVEY SHEETSite Name: Russian Ort
Page 63: Based.onthe information provided by
Page 67 and 68: Dynes' Alaska1921 SotItheflst Alask
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