About this property
The May–Lecta–Sweet Historic District encompasses a predominantly residential area of Fort Smith, Arkansas that was developed between 1890 and 1950. It is located in a large residential area east of Fort Smith's downtown, and extends along May and Lecta Streets between Rogers and Kinkead Avenue (not including properties on either of the end streets except for the Central Presbyterian Church), and a short stretch of Sweet Avenue between Barry and Rogers. The streets are tree-lined, and the area was considered suburban when it was platted and development began in the 1890s. The houses of the district are mainly Colonial Revival and Craftsman in their style reflective of the principal period of development, between about 1900 and the early 1930s. The area was served by streetcars (running down May Avenue) until the 1930s.
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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 08000597. It was listed on July 1, 2008.
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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 May-Lecta-Sweet Historic District listed on the National Register?
May-Lecta-Sweet Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 2008.
What type of historic resource is May-Lecta-Sweet Historic District?
May-Lecta-Sweet Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for May-Lecta-Sweet Historic District?
The period of significance for May-Lecta-Sweet Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
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