National Register of Historic Places

Van Frank Cottages

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Listed
October 20, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
85003476

About this property

The Van Frank Cottages are a collection of four small houses at 515-519 East 15th Street and 1510 Park Lane in Little Rock, Arkansas. All are modest single-story single-family buildings with high quality Colonial Revival details. They were built in 1908 for Philip R. Van Frank, a civil engineer who played a major role in the management of the waterways in the Little Rock area, overseeing the construction of locks and dams on the Arkansas and White Rivers. They are the only known buildings associated with Van Frank's life. The houses were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

515--519 E. Fifteenth St. and 1510 Park Ln.
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
34.73352, -92.26732

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

Engagement at Ashley's Station (Pulaski County 1864)
1864Civil War
0.5 mi
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When was Van Frank Cottages listed on the National Register?

Van Frank Cottages was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Van Frank Cottages?

Van Frank Cottages is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Van Frank Cottages?

The period of significance for Van Frank Cottages is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1510.

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