About this property
The Empire Life Insurance in America Building is a historic commercial building at 2801 West Roosevelt Road in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was built in 1959–60 to a design by the Little Rock firm of Wittenberg, Delony & Davidson, and is a significant local example of the International style of commercial design. It is a two-story structure of steel and concrete, predominantly faced in glass, aluminum, and fieldstone.
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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 100004002. It was listed on May 30, 2019.
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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 Empire Life Insurance Company of America Building listed on the National Register?
Empire Life Insurance Company of America Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 2019.
What type of historic resource is Empire Life Insurance Company of America Building?
Empire Life Insurance Company of America Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Empire Life Insurance Company of America Building?
The period of significance for Empire Life Insurance Company of America Building is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1959.
Can I research the history near Empire Life Insurance Company of America Building?
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