
Burkhart-Dibrell House, Ketchikan
The Burkhart-Dibrell House, also known as the Monrean House, is a historic gem perched at the head of Main Street in Ketchikan. Built in 1904 by H.Z. Burkhart, the founder of Ketchikan Spruce Mills, this elegant three-story wood-frame residence is the only significant Queen Anne style home still standing in the city. With its architectural charm and prominent position overlooking town, the house has remained a local landmark for over a century.
One of the house's most distinctive features is its turret with a conical roof, topped by a striking gold spire, giving it a whimsical, almost fairytale-like quality. In 1916, the home was purchased by Captain Walter Dibrell, who at the time served as the Superintendent of Lighthouses for all of Alaska. Under his ownership, the house became associated not only with local industry but also with the maritime legacy of the region.
Recognized for its historical and architectural significance, the Burkhart-Dibrell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It remains a symbol of Ketchikan's early 20th-century prosperity and civic pride.
One of the house's most distinctive features is its turret with a conical roof, topped by a striking gold spire, giving it a whimsical, almost fairytale-like quality. In 1916, the home was purchased by Captain Walter Dibrell, who at the time served as the Superintendent of Lighthouses for all of Alaska. Under his ownership, the house became associated not only with local industry but also with the maritime legacy of the region.
Recognized for its historical and architectural significance, the Burkhart-Dibrell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It remains a symbol of Ketchikan's early 20th-century prosperity and civic pride.
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Sight Name: Burkhart-Dibrell House
Sight Location: Ketchikan, USA (See walking tours in Ketchikan)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Ketchikan, USA (See walking tours in Ketchikan)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles