Descriptiom: small L-shaped district made up of 14 houses, 10 of which contribute to the historic character of the neighborhood, with 4 non-contributing properties
What it is
The district includes residential properties on South Scott Street and East 24th/25th Streets. The homes represent a range of late 19th- and early 20th-century domestic architecture, including Italianate, Queen Anne, Folk Victorian, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Shotgun, and Ranch/a> styles<.
Why it matters
The nomination says the district is locally significant under Criterion C for architecture because it is a rare, well-preserved group of modest middle- and working-class homes in Little Rock. It is presented as a more representative example of how many residents lived during that era than the city’s larger, more elaborate historic neighborhoods.
Historic context
The area developed mainly between about 1885 and 1950, with early growth linked to street improvements, streetcar access, utilities, and overall city expansion. By the mid-20th century, development slowed and some lots became vacant, but the district still retained much of its original residential character.
† Adapted from: Henryetta Vanaman and Hebe Riddick Mace, UALR students/AHPP Staff. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, South Scott Street Historic District, nomination document, Mational Register of Historic Places, 1999.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Street Names
24th Street East • 25th Street East • Scott Street South