Alaska Steam Laundry, Juneau

The Alaska Steam Laundry building, located in downtown Juneau, is a striking example of Late Victorian architecture and a symbol of the city鈥檚 early 20th-century growth. Built in 1901 by entrepreneur E. R. Jaeger, the structure features a distinctive conical-roofed turret that draws the eye and hints at its historic significance. As Juneau evolved from a rough mining camp into Alaska鈥檚 territorial capital鈥攐fficially designated in 1900鈥攖his commercial building marked a shift toward a more refined and service-oriented community.

Jaeger founded the laundry to cater to the many single miners working in nearby gold mines, offering them a much-needed domestic service in the rapidly developing city. The laundry facilities operated on the ground floor, while the upper levels housed office space and residences, maximizing the building鈥檚 utility. This mix of commercial and residential function reflected the practical demands of the time and contributed to Juneau鈥檚 growing infrastructure. The laundry remained in operation at this location until 1929, after which the building found new life serving other commercial purposes.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and later included in the Juneau Downtown Historic District in 1994, the Alaska Steam Laundry remains an important architectural and cultural landmark.

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Sight Name: Alaska Steam Laundry
Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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