Historic commission issues temporary permit to secure collapsing Johnson Building

May 18, 2026

After a site inspection showed the Johnson Building beginning to collapse, the commission and permitting office approved a temporary permit and discussed scheduling a special meeting to accelerate review so repairs can proceed.

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The Skagway Historic District Commission and the permitting office moved to protect the deteriorating Johnson Building after a concerned applicant reported structural failure.

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