Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures City and Borough of ...

INVENTORY OF HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES
City and Borough of Juneau
AHRS#:
JUN-168
CBJ #: B-10
HISTORIC NAME:
Davis House I
DATE(S): 1892-1912
LOCATION:
1"32 6th Street
LOT /BLOCK #: Lot FR-4 Block 29 Juneau Towns ite
DESCRIPTION: One of series of houses constructed on 6th Street by J.
Montgomery and Frances Davis between 1892-1912. All were similar in the
following architectural details: 2-story, gable roof, wood frame construction
- all similar with slight variation in interior floor plans. Constructed to
either be rented or sold.
SIGNIFICANCE: The pioneer Juneau Davis family continues to be represented by
the son of J. Montgomery and Frances, Trevor Davis. Both pioneer Montgomerys
1ived in Juneau over forty years, making contributions in business, art and
community leadership. Davis was one of Juneau's early settlers and built a
home at 202 6th Street in what was then a dense woods. There were no streets,
1ights or water and all 1umber had to be carried to the buil ding site. The
Davis family built portions of 6th Street so that horse and wagons could reach
thei r home. They bought and improved property nearby and added to .the growth
and development of Juneau.
SOURCES:
7; l7C.
SIGNIFICANCE: Constructed for attorney, John B. Marshall. Marshall arrived in
Juneau in 1911 to be stenographer for Royal B. Gunnison with whom he later
formed a law partnership. U.S. Commissioner in Juneau and in 19L1 appointed
first Deputy Federal Prohibition Administrator for Alaska, Marshall was later
assigned to Prohibition Enforcement Bureau in Washington, D.C.
SOURCES: 7; 14C, 5/27 /13.
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