Central High School Neighborhood Historic District

Historic district in Arkansas, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Central High School Neighborhood Historic District in Little Rock, Arkansas encompasses the vicinity surrounding Little Rock Central High School. The area was designated to provide historic context to the National Historic Landmark school. Notably, it features the restored Magnolia Gas Station, which played a crucial role as a staging area for the media during the school integration crisis of 1957. Until the early 21st century, this building operated as the National Park Service visitor center for the historic district.[2] Additionally, the neighborhood comprises various residences showcasing architectural styles such as bungalows, Tudor Revival, and Colonial Revival.

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Central High School Neighborhood Historic District
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LocationRoughly bounded by MLK Dr., Thayer Ave., W. 12th St., and Roosevelt Rd., Little Rock, Arkansas
Coordinates34°43′56″N 92°17′43″W
Built1870
Architectmultiple
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Tudor Revival
NRHP reference No.96000892 (original)
96001555 (increase 1)
12000320 (increase 2)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 16, 1996[1]
Boundary increasesJanuary 17, 1997
June 7, 2012
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