National Register of Historic Places

Alaska Steam Laundry

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
Listed
February 17, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000527

About this property

The Alaska Steam Laundry is a historic commercial building at 174 South Franklin Street in Juneau, Alaska. It is a Late Victorian wood-frame structure, with a prominent turret that has a conical roof. Built in 1901, it is a well-preserved element of the transition of Juneau from a mining camp to a more cosmopolitan city (it was named the territorial capital in 1900). It was built by E. R. Jaeger, who envisioned the laundry as a profitable business serving single miners working the nearby gold mines. The laundry facilities were housed on the ground floor, with residences and office space above. The laundry operated here until 1929, when it was moved to new premises in the city, and this building was converted to other commercial uses. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and was included as a contributing property to Juneau Downtown Historic District in 1994.

Location

174 S. Franklin St.
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
58.30001, -134.40498

Categories

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When was Alaska Steam Laundry listed on the National Register?

Alaska Steam Laundry was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Alaska Steam Laundry?

Alaska Steam Laundry is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Alaska Steam Laundry?

The period of significance for Alaska Steam Laundry is recorded as the industrial era.

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