National Register of Historic Places

Central High School Neighborhood Historic District (BoundaryIncrease)

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Listed
January 17, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96001555

About this property

The Central High School Neighborhood Historic District in Little Rock, Arkansas encompasses the vicinity surrounding Little Rock Central High School. The area was designated to provide historic context to the National Historic Landmark school. Notably, it features the restored Magnolia Gas Station, which played a crucial role as a staging area for the media during the school integration crisis of 1957. Until the early 21st century, this building operated as the National Park Service visitor center for the historic district. Additionally, the neighborhood comprises various residences showcasing architectural styles such as bungalows, Tudor Revival, and Colonial Revival.

Location

1850 S. Park St.
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
34.73208, -92.29759

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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Nearby Historic Sites

Central High School Neighborhood Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Listed
0.1 mi
Mayer, Maxwell F., House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Dunaway House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Runyan, J. P., House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Lamb-McSwain House
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Little Rock (January 1864)
1864Civil War
1.1 mi
Little Rock Campaign
1863Civil War
1.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Central High School Neighborhood Historic District (BoundaryIncrease) listed on the National Register?

Central High School Neighborhood Historic District (BoundaryIncrease) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Central High School Neighborhood Historic District (BoundaryIncrease)?

Central High School Neighborhood Historic District (BoundaryIncrease) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Central High School Neighborhood Historic District (BoundaryIncrease)?

The period of significance for Central High School Neighborhood Historic District (BoundaryIncrease) is recorded as the industrial era.

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