National Register of Historic Places

Wanslow, Robert, House (Additional Documentation)

Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas
Listed
January 26, 2018
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100002007

About this property

The Robert Wanslow House is a historic house at 2815 South Q Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is a two-story structure framed with steel, clad in concrete panels and set on a poured concrete foundation. It has a flat roof with deep overhanging eaves, and is surrounded by a two-story porch supported by steel beams. It was built in 1962 to a design by architect Robert Wanslow, for use as his family residence. The house is locally distinctive for its Mid-Century Modern styling, which contrasts with the more conventional neighboring ranch houses. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Location

2815 S Q St.
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas
35.36617, -94.40184

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

Massard Prairie
1864Civil War
1.3 mi
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1863Civil War
1.4 mi

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When was Wanslow, Robert, House (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?

Wanslow, Robert, House (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Wanslow, Robert, House (Additional Documentation)?

Wanslow, Robert, House (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wanslow, Robert, House (Additional Documentation)?

The period of significance for Wanslow, Robert, House (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the industrial era.

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