West Memphis Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

West Memphis Commercial Historic District

West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas
Listed
July 23, 2008
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000704

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.

Location

700, 800, and 900 blocks of E. Broadway Ave.
West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas
35.14842, -90.17442

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Walls Phase Conflict
1400Pre-Columbian
2.3 mi
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1000Pre-Columbian
6.9 mi
De Soto Mississippi River Crossing 1541
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7 mi

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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.

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