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Jensen Apartments

Location: 305 6th Street

AHRS#: JUN-327

CBJ#: B-51

Parcel#: 1C040A240050

Year Built: circa 1911

Architectural Style: Other/ Juneau Folk

Architect/Contractor: unknown

Historic Name: Jensen Apartments

Historic Period: Initial Development Era 1883-1911

Historic Integrity: altered

Neighborhood: Juneau Townsite

Date of Local Designation: Not Designated

Date of National Register Designation: Not Registered

View 1 - Jensen Apartments,305 6th Street

Additional Information

General Description

This is a three-story wood frame structure with hip roof and widely overhanging eaves. It has a concrete foundation and is sided with wood shingles. It features a gable roofed entry porch and a variety of window types.

Historical Information

William and Johanna Jensen bought the property in 1911 and were owners for many years. William was living in Juneau by 1909. He worked as a tinner for the C.W. Young Company until at least 1924. By 1928 he owned his own plumbing shop. It appears that 305 Sixth Street used as apartments by 1921.

Historic Use

residential

Source

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