About this property
The Blankinship Motor Company Building is a historic auto dealership building at 120 East Cypress Street in Warren, Arkansas. Its construction in 1940 was heralded as part of an "era of progress", as the Art Moderne building supplanted a horse barn on the site. The building was designed by H. Ray Burks, whose other commissions included the Lonoke County Courthouse and the Drew County Courthouse.
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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 01001190. It was listed on November 2, 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 Blankinship Motor Company Building listed on the National Register?
Blankinship Motor Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 2, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Blankinship Motor Company Building?
Blankinship Motor Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blankinship Motor Company Building?
The period of significance for Blankinship Motor Company Building is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Blankinship Motor Company Building?
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