About this property
Thorncrown Chapel was designed by E. Fay Jones and constructed in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in 1980. The design recalls the Prairie School of architecture popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright, with whom Jones had apprenticed. The chapel was commissioned by Jim Reed, a retired schoolteacher who envisioned a non-denominational pilgrimage chapel set apart for meditation.
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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 97000452. It was listed on April 27, 2000.
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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 Thorncrown Chapel listed on the National Register?
Thorncrown Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Thorncrown Chapel?
Thorncrown Chapel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Thorncrown Chapel?
The period of significance for Thorncrown Chapel is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1980.
Can I research the history near Thorncrown Chapel?
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