Built 1889 (1889) Opened 1889 Added to NRHP 17 June 1994 | NRHP Reference # 94000603 Area 7 ha | |
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Location Roughly, Franklin St. from Second St. to S of Ewing Way, Second and First Sts. from Franklin to Main St., and Front St., Juneau, Alaska Architectural style Modern Movement, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Late Victorian Similar Eaglecrest Ski Area, Eldred Rock Light, Mount Roberts, Tracy Arm, Evergreen Cemetery | ||
The Juneau Downtown Historic District encompasses the historic commercial heart of the city of Juneau, Alaska. It extends along South Franklin Street, from the cruise terminal in the south to Second Street in the north, and westward along Second and Front Streets to Main Street. This area was the center of Juneau's economic activity from its founding in 1880 as a gold mining camp, through its growth into an urbanized area in the early 20th century, including its eventual designation as the territorial capital in 1906. In the early days of the gold mining camp business was centered in the area bounded by Front, Main and South Franklin, with maritime activities in particular eventually extending further south along the shore of the Gastineau Channel by making land using mine tailings. The early buildings have relatively utilitarian architecture, while those of the early 20th century are somewhat more ornate, with Late Victorian details. Notable buildings from this period include the Alaska Steam Laundry (174 S. Franklin) and the Valentine Building (202 Front Street).
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.