Valentine Building, Juneau

The Valentine Building, also known as Valentine鈥檚 Place or the Valentine Business Block, stands as a cornerstone of historic downtown Juneau. This distinctive two-story wood-frame structure occupies an entire irregularly shaped, five-sided city block鈥攎aking it one of the most unique and eye-catching buildings in the area. Originally constructed in two phases in 1904 and 1912, the building was the vision of Emery Valentine, a successful entrepreneur and six-time mayor of Juneau, whose influence on the city鈥檚 development was considerable.

During the first half of the 20th century, the Valentine Building held a reputation as one of Juneau鈥檚 most prestigious commercial addresses. Housing a range of professional offices and businesses, it served as a bustling hub for commerce and civic life in Alaska鈥檚 capital. Its architecture, while practical and suited for the frontier environment, also displays the ambition and growing sophistication of a city transitioning from its Gold Rush roots into a more permanent and prosperous community.

Today, the Valentine Building remains a beloved landmark and a prime example of Alaskan frontier architecture. Recognized for its historical and cultural significance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and later designated a contributing property within the Juneau Downtown Historic District in 1994.

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Sight Name: Valentine Building
Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Juneau鈥檚 architecture tells a story as rich as its gold-laced past. Scattered across the downtown area and nearby neighborhoods are buildings that reflect the city鈥檚 beginnings, its role in Alaska鈥檚 territorial history, and the strength of the local community over time. These landmarks, preserved and repurposed, offer a unique way to trace Juneau鈥檚 past through its physical spaces.

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Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

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