Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building
National Register of Historic Places

Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building

Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas
Listed
July 31, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000727

About this property

The Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building is a historic commercial building at 312 East Broad Street in Texarkana, Arkansas. Built c. 1910, this two-story brick building is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Texarkana. Its exterior walls have been stuccoed, and it has a flat roof behind a stuccoed brick parapet. It has vernacular Italianate styling, with two-story pilasters separating the front bays, and dentil molding at the roof line. The main facade is divided into three bays, the central one providing the main entry on the first floor, and an arched-top window above. The flanking bays are plate glass on the first floor, with tripled sash windows above. The building's first tenant was the Cotton Belt Railroad, whose arrival was responsible for Texarkana's significant growth in the early 20th century. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

312 E. Broad St.
Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas
33.42439, -94.04011

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building listed on the National Register?

Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building?

Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building?

The period of significance for Cotton Belt Railroad Office Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.

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