Frances House, Juneau
The Frances House is a striking three-story wood-frame residence that showcases vernacular Queen Anne architectural styling. Built in 1898 by Jerry Eicherly, who was serving as Juneau鈥檚 postmaster at the time, the home features hallmark elements of the style including a complex, busy roofline, mixed siding textures, and elegant narrow Italianate windows that lend it a graceful historic charm.
In 1911, the house gained further historical significance when it was purchased by John Rustgard, who served as the Attorney General for the Alaska Territory. However, it was in 1927 that the home received its current name鈥攁fter Frances Davis, a noted painter renowned for capturing Alaskan landscapes. Davis purchased and saved the property from demolition, preserving not only a distinctive piece of Juneau鈥檚 architectural history but also creating a cultural landmark through her artistic legacy.
Today, the Frances House stands as a proud reminder of Juneau's early days and the creative spirits who have called it home. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, it remains one of the city鈥檚 most notable examples of Queen Anne design adapted for Alaska鈥檚 frontier setting.
In 1911, the house gained further historical significance when it was purchased by John Rustgard, who served as the Attorney General for the Alaska Territory. However, it was in 1927 that the home received its current name鈥攁fter Frances Davis, a noted painter renowned for capturing Alaskan landscapes. Davis purchased and saved the property from demolition, preserving not only a distinctive piece of Juneau鈥檚 architectural history but also creating a cultural landmark through her artistic legacy.
Today, the Frances House stands as a proud reminder of Juneau's early days and the creative spirits who have called it home. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, it remains one of the city鈥檚 most notable examples of Queen Anne design adapted for Alaska鈥檚 frontier setting.
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Sight Name: Frances House
Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
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