Downtown Juneau in Juneau Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Calhoun Ave. Overpass
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2021
1. Calhoun Ave. Overpass Marker
Olaf Torkelson, Juneau Street Commissioner from 1924-1936, was instrumental in the success of this project. The overpass was built to provide safe access for children who attended Capital School (now the Terry Miler Building) on 5th Street.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 58° 18.106′ N, 134° 24.74′ W. Marker is in Juneau, Alaska, in Juneau Borough. It is in Downtown Juneau. Marker is on Calhoun Avenue north of West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau AK 99801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harvesting of the Atom (within shouting distance of this marker); 4-Story Totem (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Henry Seward (about 400 feet away); Seward & Alaska (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named William Henry Seward (about 400 feet away); Liberty Bell Reproduction
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2021
2. Calhoun Ave. Overpass Marker
Marker is under right (west) side of the overpass.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
