About this property
The Federal Building of Little Rock, Arkansas is located at 700 West Capitol Avenue, adjacent to the Richard Sheppard Arnold United States Post Office and Courthouse. It is a large seven-story Modern structure, occupying an entire city block, built in 1962 to the designs of the local firms of Swaim & Allen & Associates and Ginocchio, Cromwell & Associates. Utilizing modern curtain-wall construction, its exterior (on all four sides) is dominated on the upper floors by a narrow…
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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 15000206. It was listed on May 4, 2015.
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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 Federal Building listed on the National Register?
Federal Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Federal Building?
Federal Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Federal Building?
The period of significance for Federal Building is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1962.
Can I research the history near Federal Building?
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