About this property
The Museum of Black Arkansans and Performing Arts Center is a museum and performing arts venue at 1224 South Louisiana Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is located on the former campus of the First Baptist Church of Little Rock, an historic property listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The former church, built in 1941, is a prominent local example of Collegiate Gothic architecture, designed by local architect A.N. McAninch.
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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 94000823. It was listed on August 8, 1994.
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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 First Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
First Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1994.
What type of historic resource is First Baptist Church?
First Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Baptist Church?
The period of significance for First Baptist Church is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1224.
Can I research the history near First Baptist Church?
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