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Wickersham State Historical Site
Wickersham State Historical Site Review
At the top of the hill behind the capitol, on a rise sometimes known as "Chicken Ridge," stands the former residence of James Wickersham, pioneer judge, delegate to Congress, prolific author, and gutsy outdoorsman. The white New England-style home, constructed in 1898, contains memorabilia from the judge's travels throughout Alaska—from rare Native basketry and ivory carvings to historic photos and a Chickering grand piano that came "'round the Horn" to Alaska in the 1870s. The tour provides a glimpse into the life of this dynamic man.
- Address: 213 7th St., Juneau, AK, 99801 | Map It
- Phone: 907/586-9001
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Mid-May--Sept., Sun.--Fri. 10--4; Sat. by appointment
- Website: www.dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/wickrshm.htm
- Location: Juneau
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