About this property
Little Rock City Hall, the seat of municipal government of the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, is located at 500 West Markham Street, in the city's downtown. It is a Renaissance Revival structure, designed by Arkansas architect Charles L. Thompson and built in 1907. Its main facade has a projecting Roman portico, supported by fluted Ionic columns, with flanking sections that have Roman-style round-arch openings.
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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 79000452. 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 City Hall listed on the National Register?
Little Rock City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 17, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Little Rock City Hall?
Little Rock City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Little Rock City Hall?
The period of significance for Little Rock City Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.
Can I research the history near Little Rock City Hall?
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