Engstrom Building
Last Updated on 02/21/19
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Property Information
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Year Built: 1951
Location
Street Address: 111-113 West Third Street
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Neighborhood: "Telephone Hill, Juneau Townsite"
Architecture
Architectural Style: Stepped Commercial
Architect/Contractor: Unknown
Historic Use
Commercial/Residence
General Description
“The Engstrom building was a two-story structure, and a one-story extension attached to the east fa?ade. The roof is flat. The walls were sided with T-1-11 channel plywood siding. The main structure was 27? x 35? and the extension is 22? x 41?. Five sets of double-hung windows with four windows to a set were placed symmetrically on the north fa?ade. The wood entrance door was reached by a short flight of concrete steps. The south fa?ade had a wood door. The west fa?ade fronted a parting lot located on the corner of Third and Dixon streets. “
Historical Information
“Constructed by the brothers Elton and Allan Engstrom, the building housed the Alaska Public Works Department from 1951 to 1973. Demolished.”
Historic Designation
Historic Integrity: Demolished
Historic Period: Alaska Statehood Era 1945-1995
Date of Local Designation: 01/01/1984
Date of National Register Designation: 12/01/1970
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Old UID: 309