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Ratzlaff, Hannah K.
From:Mcateer, Stephan
Sent:Wednesday, July 13, 2022 4:27 PM
To:Ratzlaff, Hannah K.
Subject:FW: MacArthur Park Easement Request
Attachments:MacArthur Park Cistern.pdf
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Hannah,
Please see email thread below. Katherine has approved our request. Can you approve as well?
From: Mcateer, Stephan
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 4:24 PM
To: 'Katherine Nash' <Katherine.Nash@arkansas.gov>
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Easement Request
That would be great. I’ll forward your email to Hannah for her to look at. Thanks so much.
Stephan
From: Katherine Nash [mailto:Katherine.Nash@arkansas.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 4:18 PM
To: Mcateer, Stephan <SMcateer@littlerock.gov>
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Easement Request
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My mistake, Stephan. I was skimming quickly before heading to PT. Yes, I think that all looks very reasonable – do you
need a formal approval letter for your records?
KATHERINE NASH
Technical Services and Easement Coordinator
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
1100 North Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
katherine.nash@arkansas.gov
p: 501.683.6672 | f: 501.324.9184
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From: Mcateer, Stephan <SMcateer@littlerock.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12:13 PM
To: Katherine Nash <Katherine.Nash@arkansas.gov>
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Easement Request
The attachment has the drawings as submitted by the Parks Designer. It appears to be 2” diameter steel tubing for
railing and posts and be 2’ tall.
From: Katherine Nash [mailto:Katherine.Nash@arkansas.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:44 AM
To: Mcateer, Stephan <SMcateer@littlerock.gov>
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Easement Request
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Stephan,
Thanks for reaching out and sending those plans. Do you have a proposed fence type/style/specs you are looking at
using for this I could take a look at?
KATHERINE NASH
Technical Services and Easement Coordinator
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
1100 North Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
katherine.nash@arkansas.gov
p: 501.683.6672 | f: 501.324.9184
ArkansasPreservation.com
From: Mcateer, Stephan <SMcateer@littlerock.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:22 AM
To: Katherine Nash <Katherine.Nash@arkansas.gov>
Subject: MacArthur Park Easement Request
Katherine,
Good morning! I hope you are doing well. I’ve been asked by Leland Couch, the Little Rock
Parks and Recreation Director, to coordinate a project dealing with the domed cistern located
behind the museum in MacArthur Park. It was part of the original drainage system used by
the military post located on the grounds. The attachment shows the Little Rock Barracks
grounds plans ca. 1890, indicating there were approximately 4-5 of these domed cisterns at
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that time. Our cistern, located just south of the museum on the old parade grounds where
soldiers drilled, is the only one that remains. The attached photo shows it today, surrounded
by a wooden border built by Boy Scouts several years ago. Mr. Couch would like to replace the
wooden border with a small metal fence and install an interpretive way sign to provide
historical information on the cistern. This area is covered by the conservation easement
approved in 2017 by Little Rock and the State. I’ve attached a file showing the proposed metal
fence and its location on the grounds. Your approval will allow us to proceed with getting a
Certificate of Compliance from the Little Rock Historic District Commission as we strive to
bring attention to this important historical element from the Arsenal’s past. Please feel free to
call or email it you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Stephan
From: Katherine Nash [mailto:Katherine.Nash@arkansas.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:38 PM
To: Mcateer, Stephan <SMcateer@littlerock.gov>
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Easement Question
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Stephan,
Your email was so thorough! Thank you for the historic photo. I see no issues with adding two more benches out front.
Best,
KATHERINE NASH
Technical Services and Easement Coordinator
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
1100 North Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
katherine.nash@arkansas.gov
p: 501.683.6672 | f: 501.324.9184
ArkansasPreservation.com
From: Mcateer, Stephan <SMcateer@littlerock.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Katherine Nash <Katherine.Nash@arkansas.gov>
Subject: MacArthur Park Easement Question
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Katherine,
Brian Minyard provided your contact info as the new Easement Coordinator for the
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts received
permission from the state in May to demolish the north plaza/pool on the crescent lawn
between the museum and 9th St. The fourteen benches located in that area will be relocated
to various places around MacArthur Park. I wanted to reach out concerning a request to add
two of the benches to the front lawn of the historic Arsenal Building, home to the MacArthur
Museum of Arkansas Military History. Currently, there are two benches on the front lawn
(one bench on each side). The attached photographs show the location of theses
benches. There is historical precedent for additional benches in the lawn area. A 1900
photograph (attached) clearly shows multiple benches on the western lawn. The area is
covered by a 2017 conservation easement between the City of Little Rock and the State. Your
approval will allow us to work with the City to place two more benches. Please feel free to call
or email if you have any questions.
Stephan McAteer, Director