Alaska Governor's Mansion, Juneau

The Alaska Governor's Mansion serves as the official residence of the governor and their family. Designed by architect James Knox Taylor, the stately 2陆-story, 14,400-square-foot frame structure was completed in 1912 and first occupied by Territorial Governor Walter Eli Clark. Originally budgeted at $40,000, the mansion was intended to include servants鈥� quarters and a territorial museum on the third floor, though those features were never realized. With its elegant neoclassical design, the mansion quickly became a symbol of Alaskan governance and hospitality.

The mansion鈥檚 first floor includes a reception hall, drawing room, library, dining room, office, kitchen, two pantries, and a conservatory, while the second floor houses four large bedrooms, a sewing room, and three bathrooms. A major renovation in 1983 restored the mansion鈥檚 interior to its original 1912 appearance and modernized its infrastructure. Over time, additional guest suites and bedrooms were added, bringing the total number of rooms to 26, along with ten bathrooms and eight fireplaces. The exterior was plastered and painted white in 1936, lending the mansion its distinctive appearance.

Adding to the cultural significance of the mansion is a totem pole carved by Tlingit artists Charlie Tagook and William N. Brown between 1939 and 1940 under the Civilian Conservation Corps. The mansion has welcomed numerous dignitaries over the years, including President Warren G. Harding in 1923, aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1969, and former President Gerald Ford in 1989. Today, the Governor鈥檚 Mansion continues to serve as both a residence and a ceremonial space, standing as an enduring landmark of Alaska鈥檚 political and architectural heritage.

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Sight Name: Alaska Governor's Mansion
Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles

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