About this property
The Capitol–Main Historic District encompasses a well-preserved area of early 19th-century commercial architecture in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The district includes 2-1/2 blocks of Capitol Street, extending east from Center Street, one block of Main Street south of Capitol, and one block of 6th Street west of Main. The buildings in this area were mostly built before World War II, and are of a more modest scale than modern sections of the downtown.
Location
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 11001050. It was listed on April 1, 2012.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Capitol-Main Historic District listed on the National Register?
Capitol-Main Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Capitol-Main Historic District?
Capitol-Main Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Capitol-Main Historic District?
The period of significance for Capitol-Main Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Capitol-Main Historic District?
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