About this property
The West Memphis Commercial Historic District encompasses the largest concentration of historic commercial buildings in the central business district of West Memphis, Arkansas. The district extends along East Broadway (United States Route 70) between 7th and 10th Streets, and includes 22 historic buildings. Most of these buildings were built between 1930 and 1950, and are typically single-story brick buildings with vernacular commercial design. A number of the buildings have modest Art Deco features, such as the cornice at 801 East Broadway. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
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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 08000704. It was listed on July 23, 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 West Memphis Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
West Memphis Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 2008.
What type of historic resource is West Memphis Commercial Historic District?
West Memphis Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West Memphis Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for West Memphis Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near West Memphis Commercial Historic District?
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