About this property
The Ward-Hays House is a historic house at 1008 West 2nd Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick building, distinguished by a massive front portico, with two-story fluted Ionic columns supporting an elaborate entablature and cornice. The house was built in 1886 for the son of Zeb Ward by prison labor provided by the Arkansas State Penitentiary, which Ward headed at the time.
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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 75000412. It was listed on August 10, 1975.
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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 Ward-Hays House listed on the National Register?
Ward-Hays House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Ward-Hays House?
Ward-Hays House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ward-Hays House?
The period of significance for Ward-Hays House is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1008.
Can I research the history near Ward-Hays House?
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