Campbell House (Forrest City, Arkansas)
The Campbell House is a historic house at 305 North Forrest Street in Forrest City, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick building, exhibiting classic Prairie School features including a low-pitch hip roof and wide eaves. It was built in 1917 by William Wilson Campbell, a leading banker and businessman in Forrest City, and remains in the hands of his descendants. It was designed by Estes Mann.[2]
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| Location | 305 N. Forrest St., Forrest City, Arkansas |
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| Coordinates | 35°0′49″N 90°47′3″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1917 |
| Architectural style | Prairie School |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000841[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 21, 2006 |
It was severely damaged by fire in 1927, and had a large addition added in 1959. Campbell played host to a number of notable luminaries, including Will Rogers and Governor Winthrop Rockefeller.[3]
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "National Register of Historical Places - ARKANSAS (AR), St. Francis County". www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com.
- "NRHP nomination for Campbell House" (PDF). Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2014-11-09.
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