About this property
The L.A. Black Rice Milling Association Inc. Office is a historic office building at 508 South Monroe Street in DeWitt, Arkansas. It is a single-story brick structure with a low-pitch shed roof. Built in 1942, the building has minimal styling, with a recessed porch on its eastern facade sheltering the entries to two storefronts. It is notable as the only surviving element associated with the business activities of Lester Asher Black (1880-1945), a leading businessman in DeWitt.
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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 12001229. It was listed on January 29, 2013.
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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 Black, L.A., Rice Milling Association Inc. Office listed on the National Register?
Black, L.A., Rice Milling Association Inc. Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Black, L.A., Rice Milling Association Inc. Office?
Black, L.A., Rice Milling Association Inc. Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Black, L.A., Rice Milling Association Inc. Office?
The period of significance for Black, L.A., Rice Milling Association Inc. Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Black, L.A., Rice Milling Association Inc. Office?
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