LITTLE ROCK — Seven Arkansas properties have been added to the National Register of Historic Places during the month of May, according to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. “Having Arkansas properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places is always an exciting occasion,” said Ralph Wilcox, national register and survey coordinator and deputy state historic preservation officer for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. “The National Park Service’s listing of these properties on the National Register is a great honor, and it illustrates the significant sites that are found all across Arkansas.”
The Arkansas properties added to the National Register of Historic Places include:
Harris and Horsfall Halls Historic District in Monticello, Drew County – The Harris and Horsfall Halls Historic District includes two dormitories on the University of Arkansas Monticello campus that were built in 1933 with assistance from the New Deal-era Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
Franklin County Courthouse Marker in Ozark, Franklin County – The Franklin County Courthouse Marker is a historic marker at the Franklin County Courthouse installed by the Arkansas Centennial Commission in 1937 to celebrate the state’s centennial. In addition to listing the marker, the National Park Service also approved the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program’s statewide study of the Arkansas Centennial Commission historic markers that were installed between 1936 and 1938.
Grant County Courthouse in Sheridan, Grant County – Built in 1963 and designed by the architecture firm of Ginocchio, Cromwell, Carter and Neyland in the Colonial Revival style, the Grant County Courthouse has been the center of Grant County government since it was completed.
John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville, Pope County – The John E. Tucker Coliseum on the Arkansas Tech University campus is a striking example of modern architecture that exhibits characteristics of several post-World War II architectural styles.
Will Rogers Memorial in Russellville, Pope County – The Will Rogers Memorial on the Arkansas Tech University campus commemorates Will Rogers’ 1931 visit to Arkansas Tech, and it is significant as an example of the work of the National Youth Administration, which built the memorial c.1938.
Alum Fork Reservoir (Lake Winona) in Paron, Saline County – The Alum Fork Reservoir, which is now known as Lake Winona, is significant for its role in the development of Little Rock’s drinking water system. It is also important for the role that the Public Works Administration played in the facility’s construction.
Little Bear Creek Bridge in De Queen, Sevier County – The Little Bear Creek Bridge, which was built as part of a project to upgrade U.S. 70 in De Queen, is an excellent example of a bridge that exhibits Classical and Art Deco influences.
More details about the National Register of Historic Places can be found at arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-preservation/properties/national-registry.
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