Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District

Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas
Listed
October 31, 2003
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03001098

About this property

The Fordyce–Ricks House Historic District encompasses a locally rare collection of Adirondack Architecture structures located at 1501 Park Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The district encompasses 37 acres (15 ha) of land that originally belonged to Samuel W. Fordyce, a prominent railroad executive who had a major role in promoting and developing Hot Springs as a resort community. The district includes a 1+1⁄2-story octagonal log house, three outbuildings, and a landscaped rustic environment. 20 acres (8.1 ha) of the former estate are now a part of Hot Springs National Park. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Location

1501 Park Ave.
Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas
34.53710, -93.03422

Categories

ARCHITECTURELANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURETRANSPORTATIONMILITARYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District?

Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District?

The period of significance for Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.

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