Estes-Williams American Legion Hut #61
About this property
The Estes-Williams American Legion Hut #61 is a historic clubhouse on AR 62/412 in Yellville, Arkansas. It is a single-story Rustic-style log building built in 1933-34 by the local chapter of the American Legion, with funding assistance from the Civil Works Administration. The building is roughly T-shaped, with small projecting sections at the front and rear. It has a cross-gable roof with extended eaves and exposed rafter tails supported by large knee braces in the Craftsman style. The building is also used by other veterans' and community groups for meetings and events.
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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 01000111. It was listed on February 16, 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 Estes-Williams American Legion Hut #61 listed on the National Register?
Estes-Williams American Legion Hut #61 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Estes-Williams American Legion Hut #61?
Estes-Williams American Legion Hut #61 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Estes-Williams American Legion Hut #61?
The period of significance for Estes-Williams American Legion Hut #61 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1933.
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