Miller House (Little Rock, Arkansas)

The Miller House is a historic house at 1853 South Ringo Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. Built in 1906 and twice enlarged by the same owner, the house is a reflection of the effect of segregation in the United States. Now a two-story brick-faced Craftsman-styled structured, it was originally built as a modest single-story cottage typical of the segregated African-American neighborhood in which it was located. It was purchased in 1924 by Arthur T. Miller, who was employed in a comparatively secure position as a railroad mail clerk. Prevented by segregation from moving to more affluent neighborhoods, Miller chose to enlarge the house, and then finish it in brick.[2]

Miller House
Location1853 S. Ringo St., Little Rock, Arkansas
Coordinates34°43′54″N 92°17′7″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1924 (1924)
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman
Part ofPaul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District (ID13000789)
MPSHistorically Black Properties in Little Rock's Dunbar School Neighborhood MPS
NRHP reference No.99000547[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 28, 1999
Designated CPSeptember 27, 2013

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.[1]

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