Historic Structures Database
Willis-Davis House
Location: 114 6th Street
AHRS#: JUN-160
CBJ#: B-23
Parcel#: 1C060A290030
Year Built: 1915
Architectural Style: Other/ Juneau Folk
Architect/Contractor: unknown
Historic Name: Willis-Davis House
Historic Period: Territorial Gov
Historic Integrity: preserved
Neighborhood: Juneau Townsite
Date of Local Designation: Not Designated
Date of National Register Designation: Not Registered
Additional Information
The house measures 29? x 36?. It is a one-and-one-half stories, wood frame structure with hip-on-gable roof form featuring a large shed dormer. It has a concrete partial basement and is sided with horizontal wood lap siding. Other features include a pedimented enclosed entry porch.
Historical InformationThe house was constructed in 1914 for J.R. Willis, collector of Customs and Vice President of the B.M. Behrends Bank. Willis served on the City Council and was Vice Mayor. From 1920 until 1935, Valorous and Grace Paine owned the house until Juneau photographer, Trevor Davis and his wife, Carol Beery Davis bought it. It continues to be the Davis home.
Historic Useresidential
SourceJuneau Townsite Building Survey, City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, September 1988
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