Historic Structures Database

Graves Building/ Latitude 58

Location: 170 S. Franklin Street

AHRS#: JUN-369

CBJ#: A-46

Parcel#: 1C070K810090

Year Built: circa 1910

Architectural Style: Late Victorian/Queen Ann

Architect/Contractor: Ernest Jaeger, contractor

Historic Name: Graves Building/ Latitude 58

Historic Period: Initial Development Era 1883-1911

Historic Integrity: altered/ contributing

Neighborhood: Juneau Downtown Historic District

Date of Local Designation: Not Designated

Date of National Register Designation: 06/17/1994

View 1 - Graves Building/ Latitude 58,170 S. Franklin Street

Additional Information

General Description

The two-story wood frame building measures 60' x 100'. It has a wood piling foundation, wood siding, and a flat roof. The first floor has storefront windows and the second floor has double hung windows. There is an overhanging cornice with head molding and decorative brackets, and a small modified pediment parapet above the cornice. In the 1970s, the exterior was stuccoed and the doors recessed.

Historical Information

Owned by E. R. Jaeger and H.S. Graves since 1901. In 1918 property housed Graves Clothing Store. A Juneau resident recalled how the Mr. Graves was known for his generosity. During the depression, he provided clothing for Juneau newcomers while they were looking for work. The Red Dog Saloon operated here from 1950 until 1965 when it moved across the street to the Guffy building.

Historic Use

commercial/ residential

Source

National Register Nomination, June 17, 1994; CBJ Files; Gastineau Channel Memories, 1880-1959, pg.187.

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