National Register of Historic Places

Main Street Commercial District

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Listed
June 24, 2010
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
10000396

About this property

The Main Street Commercial District is a historic district encompassing a typical downtown city block of Little Rock, Arkansas, during the first half of the 20th century. The district consists of ten buildings lining the east side of the 300 block of Main Street. This area was completely redeveloped after a fire in February 1900 sparked an explosion at an arms company, levelling the block. The buildings in the district are stylistically diverse, and were built between 1900 and 1955. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. Four of the district's buildings are also individually listed on the National Register: the Fulk Building, the Taylor Building, the Rose Building, and the Gus Blass Department Store.

Location

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
34.74577, -92.27089

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Exchange Bank Building
Industrial
0 mi
Federal Reserve Bank Building
Industrial
0 mi
Taylor Building
Industrial
0 mi
Fulk Building
Industrial
0 mi
Blass, Gus, Department Store
Industrial
0 mi

Nearby Battles

Engagement at Ashley's Station (Pulaski County 1864)
1864Civil War
0.4 mi
Skirmish at Little Rock (January 1864)
1864Civil War
1.1 mi

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When was Main Street Commercial District listed on the National Register?

Main Street Commercial District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Main Street Commercial District?

Main Street Commercial District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Main Street Commercial District?

The period of significance for Main Street Commercial District is recorded as the listed era.

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