About this property
The Bear Creek Motel is a historic motel on United States Route 65 in Bear Creek Springs, Arkansas. It is a single T-shaped stone and concrete building, built in 1936 to replace a wood-framed tourist accommodation that had burned down. The building has a distinctive wave-shaped concrete roof, intended to lure travelers off the road, and houses five guest rooms and an office.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000175. It was listed on March 13, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bear Creek Motel listed on the National Register?
Bear Creek Motel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Bear Creek Motel?
Bear Creek Motel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bear Creek Motel?
The period of significance for Bear Creek Motel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Bear Creek Motel?
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