About this property
The Old Little Rock Central Fire Station is a historic firehouse, next to Little Rock City Hall at 520 West Markham Street in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. It is, from its front, a Beaux Arts two-story masonry building, designed by Charles L. Thompson and built in 1913. The front facade is dominated by the former equipment bays, which are separated by fluted columns, and topped by an elaborate architrave.
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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 79000451. It was listed on October 17, 1979.
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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 Little Rock Central Fire Station listed on the National Register?
Little Rock Central Fire Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 17, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Little Rock Central Fire Station?
Little Rock Central Fire Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Little Rock Central Fire Station?
The period of significance for Little Rock Central Fire Station is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1913.
Can I research the history near Little Rock Central Fire Station?
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