NPS Fonn 10-900 OMB No. 10024-00 18 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior ·tional Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form . .... :. ," This fonn is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register ofHistoric Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the infonnation requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/ A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Fonn l 0-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items . 1. Name of Property historic name West 7th Street Historic District other names/site number 2. Location street & number Portions of 800-1100 blocks of W. 7th Street D not for publication city or town Little Rock D vicinity state Arkansas code AR county Pulaski code 119 zip code 72201 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 181 nomination D request for detennination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set for in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property 181 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally statewide ~ Uy. (See continuation sheet for additional co a ~ Signature of certifying officiaVTitle Arkansas Historic Preservation Program State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (0 See Continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officiaVfitle Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action D entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet D detennined eligible for the National Register. D See continuation sheet D detennined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) W. 7th Street Historic District Pulaski County, Arkansas Name of Property County and State Classification nership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in count.) ~ private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local ~ district D public-State D site 10 3 buildings D public-Federal D structure 5 (vacant lots) sites D object structures objects 10 8 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of Contributing resources previously listed (Enter "NIA" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register NIA NIA 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Commerce/Trade: Specialty Store, Restaurant, Financial Commerce/Trade: Specialty Store, Restaurant Institution Recreation and Culture: Theater c 7. Descri ti on Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Late Victorian: Italianate foundation Brick, concrete Late 19'h & Early 20th Century American Movements: walls Brick Commercial Style Modem Movement: Modeme roof Asphalt other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) W. 7th Street Historic District Pulaski County, Arkansas Name of Property County and State Q Statement of Significance plicable National Register Criteria Levels of Significance (local, state, national) (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property Local for National Register listing.) [8] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) our history. Architecture Commerce D B Property is associated with the lives of persons Community Planning & Development significant in our past. [8] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. 1906-1958 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1909 .,..., · perty is: 1910 A owned by a religious institution or used for 1915 religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion Bis marked) D B removed from its original location. NIA D C. birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance. Cultural Affiliation (Complete if Criterion Dis marked) D D a cemetery. NIA D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property Arc hi tect/B uilder D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance NIA Within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (3 6 [8] State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State Agency previously listed in the National Register D Federal Agency Previously determined eligible by the National D Local Government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # W. 71h Street Historic District Pulaski County, Arkansas Name of Property County and State Geographical Data Acreage of Property 8 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 15 565706 3844844 3 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 4 D See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Sandra Taylor Smith, Preservation Consultant Organization Prepared For: Arkansas Historic Preservation Program date January 14, 2008 street & number 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street telephone (501 )324-9880 city or town Little Rock state AR zip code 72201 Additional Documentation it the following items with the completed form: Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Multiple Owners street & number telephone city or town state zip code Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listing. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.) mated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18 . l hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, ering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P. 0 . Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20303. W. 7th Street Historic District Pulaski County, AR Name of Property County and State rnited States Department of the Interior ational Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number ---7 Page 1 SUMMARY The West 7th Street Historic District in Little Rock, Arkansas, contains thirteen commercial buildings representing the commercial development of the city in the first half of the twentieth century. All but one of the buildings were constructed prior to 1958 and 69% of the buildings in the historic district had been built by 1940. Ten (77%) buildings contribute to the historic significance of the district. ELABORATION Located near the Arkansas State Capitol, the West ih Street Historic District is comprised of thirteen commercial buildings constructed between 1906 and 1951. Seventh Street is an east/west corridor through the central business district of Little Rock. In the blocks east of Main Street, East 7th Street remains largely 0 sidential while West 7th Street