Alaska Governor's Mansion facts for kids
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Alaska Governor's Mansion
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The Alaska Governor's Mansion, 1991
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 Location in Juneau
Location in Alaska
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| Location | 716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1912 |
| Built by | William N. Collier |
| Architect | James Knox Taylor |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000359 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 7, 1976 |
The Alaska Governor's Mansion is the official home for the governor of Alaska, their spouse, and family. It is located at 716 Calhoun Avenue in Juneau, Alaska, United States. A famous architect named James Knox Taylor designed this important building. The very first governor to live here was Territorial Governor Walter Eli Clark in 1912.
History of the Mansion
The Alaska Governor's Mansion is a large, two-and-a-half story building. It was built in 1912. The original cost for building and furnishing it was $40,000.
The first floor of the mansion has many rooms. These include a reception hall, a drawing room, and a library. There is also a dining room, an office, a kitchen, and two pantries. A special room called a conservatory is also on this floor.
Upstairs, on the second floor, you will find four large bedrooms. There is also a sewing room and three bathrooms.
Over the years, the mansion has changed. In 1936, the outside wood was covered with plaster. It was then painted white.
Special Totem Pole
Between 1939 and 1940, two talented Tlingit carvers created a special totem pole. Their names were Charlie Tagook and William N. Brown. This beautiful totem pole sits outside the mansion today. It was made as part of a project by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Mansion Upgrades
More changes happened in 1967 and 1968. Two guest suites were added to the third floor. A large bedroom was also added there.
In 1983, the mansion had a big renovation. This project cost $2.5 million. The goal was to make the inside look like it did in 1912. New heating, electrical, and plumbing systems were also installed. Security systems were updated too.
Today, the mansion has twenty-six rooms. This count does not include hallways, garages, closets, or bathrooms. There are ten bathrooms and six bedrooms. You can also find eight fireplaces inside the mansion. The total size of the mansion is about 14,400 square feet.
Famous Visitors
Many important people have visited the Governor's Mansion. Here are a few:
- President Warren G. Harding visited in 1923.
- Famous pilot Charles Lindbergh came to the mansion in 1969.
- Former President Gerald Ford visited in 1989.
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