Historic Structures Database

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

Location: 326 5th Street

AHRS#: JUN-053

CBJ#: B-06

Parcel#: 1C070A240040

Year Built: 1893-1894

Architectural Style: Mid-19th Century/ Octagon Mode

Architect/Contractor: Ellingen and Rudolph, contractors

Historic Name: St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

Historic Period: Initial Development Era 1883-1911

Historic Integrity: preserved

Neighborhood: Juneau Townsite

Date of Local Designation: Not Designated

Date of National Register Designation: 09/19/1973

View 1 - St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church,326 5th Street
View 2 - St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church,326 5th Street

Additional Information

General Description

The building is a one-and-one-half story wood frame octagonal structure with octagonal onion-domed cupola and Russian cross. It has a concrete foundation and is sided with horizontal wood channel lap siding. It features four gable dormers and a rectangular entrance appendage with square bell tower and dormered spire. The bell tower has Queen Ann tracery detailing. The domed cupola is clad in wood shingles. The octagonal shape has religious significance and this explains the late construction date relative to the Octagon Mode period. The date of construction also explains the Queen Ann tracery detailing.

Historical Information

It is the oldest unaltered church in Juneau. The structure was build through the initiative of local residents and has been in continuous use since consecration in 1894. Each side of the octagonal shaped building represents one day of the week with eighth side a day for God.

Historic Use

religious

Source

Juneau Townsite Building Survey, City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, September 1988

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