Hermann House was constructed around 1907 at 214 Eighth Street Style.This residence is a non-contributing member of the Chicken Ridge Historic District.
Mildred R. Hermann, one of the signers of the Alaska State Constitution reportedly is associated with this house.
The rectangular building (28.5' x 23') is 2-1/2 stories with full basement. A rectangular (20' x 23') two story addition (1982) was added to the north side of the building. Exterior walls are clad with horizontal wood beveled clapboard siding on the second story of the original building, coursed wood shingle siding on the first story of the original building, and coursed wood shingle siding on the addition.
The front gabled roof system of the original building is covered with composition shingles. The flat roof system of the addition is built up roofing. The structural system consists of wood balloon frame and concrete foundation. Major remodelling and additions in 1982 have significantly changed the historic architectural character.
