MacKinnon Apartments, Juneau

The MacKinnon Apartments are a significant example of early 20th-century residential architecture tied to the city's prosperous Gold Rush era. Built in 1925 during Juneau鈥檚 economic boom, the three-story wood-frame structure features a stucco finish, corner quoining, and a dentillated cornice that lends it a sense of classic elegance. Its original design included six single-bedroom apartments and twelve studio units, catering to the growing population of professionals and workers drawn to the capital city鈥檚 expanding opportunities.

In 1959, a 20-foot extension was added to the structure, bringing five additional studio apartments and enhancing the building鈥檚 role as a key provider of urban housing in downtown Juneau. Despite this modification, the MacKinnon Apartments have retained their architectural integrity and continue to reflect the practical yet stylish residential trends of their time. The building stands as a rare surviving example of multi-unit housing from this formative period in Juneau's history.

Recognizing its architectural and historical value, the MacKinnon Apartments were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

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Sight Name: MacKinnon Apartments
Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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