HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrganized booklet by Molly Satterfield of Kramer School1 RESOLUTION NO. 9,785
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3 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AND
APPROVE AN ASSIGNMENT OF HISTORIC
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INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS TEAM, LLC'S
5 RIGHT TO TAKE TITLE TO THE KRAMERR
6 SCHOOL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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8 WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock, pursuant to Little Rock,
9 Ark., Resolution No. 9,575 (December 12, 1995) ("LRR"
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Deed in the
10 form acceptable to the City Attorney to convey the Kramer School
11 (the "Property"). to Historic Investment Solutions Team, LLC
12 ("HIST"); and
13 WHEREAS, HIST desires to assign its right to purchase the
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Kramer School from the City of Little Rock to Kramer School Art
Loft Limited Partnership, a limited partnership formed solely
15 for the purpose of conducting rehabilitation activities to the
16 Kramer School, and the subsequent operation of the Property upon
17 completion of the rehabilitation activities.
18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
19 SECTION 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to
20 execute a Deed in the form acceptable to the City Attorney to
21 convey the Property to the Kramer School Art Loft Limited
22 Partnership pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in
23 LRR 9,575.
24 ADOPTED: September 3, 1996
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26 ATTEST: APPROVED:
27 s/Robbie Hancock s/Jim Dailey
28 ROBBIE HANCOCK JIM DAILEY
29 CITY CLERK MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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33 THOMAS M. CARP
CITY ATTORNEY
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LITTLE ROCK
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January 12, 1994
Sharon Priest
Greater LR Chamber c
#1 Spring Street
Little Rock, AR 7220
Dear Director Priest,
The Little Rock Historic District Commission is deeply concerned about a situation that
has been created concerning historic Kramer School, owned by City Director Dr. Hampton Roy
Four main issues of impropriety and conflict of interest appear obvious.
Dr. Roy applied to the Commission to have the structure demolished. In July 1993, the
Commission held a public hearing to consider Dr. Roy's request. After hearing from neighbors
adjacent to the structure, evaluating Dr. Roy's testimony, and considering all evidence before us
on public safety , the financial burden to the applicant and the historic significance of the
structure, the Commission properly exercised the authority vested in it by the Historic Districts
Act to deny Dr. Roy's petition for demolition.
Issue #1: Dr. Roy subsequently approached other City Staff about the property and
an inspection insued, resulting in the issuance of a letter of condemnation on December 30,
1993, telling him he has 30 days to secure the building or have it demolished. There is a strong
appearance of impropriety by Dr. Roy, a City Board member. He knew his demolition request
had been denied after a fair hearing and all due consideration by the Historic District
Commission. If he was dissatisfied with that decision, it was his right to appeal to the courts.
Instead, he chose to use his influence as a City Director by seeking demolition authority
elsewhere in city government. The Commission requests that the City Board of Directors
immediately withdraw its acquiesence and participation in this manipulation.
Issue #2: The Code Enforcement office acted improperly by issuing a condemnation
letter for property in the Historic District to Dr. Roy without contacting and deferring to the
Commission or its staff. The letter did not contain the customary statement to the owner i
advising that any demolition would have to have the approval of the Commission first. The
Code Enforcement office had no authority to issue such a letter after the Commission had
already denied Dr. Roy's request. The Commission requests that the City Board of Directors
investigate and admonish the Code Enforcement office in the improper issuance of this
condemnation letter.
723 West Markham Street ' Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ' Phone (501) 371-4790
City of Little Rock Department of Neighborhoods & Planning
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Issue #3: Kramer School, located at 7th and Sherman, is an important historic asset
to the McArthur Park Historic District. It was built in 1895 and is the oldest standing public
school building in the state. The primary and oldest part of the structure is stone, and is still
structurally sound, although Dr. Roy has allowed its continued deterioration since he bought it.
After learning of the condemnation letter, the Commission approached the City Attorney and
requested that he seek to enjoin demolition. The City Attorney refused to do so, ostensibly
because he also represents the Board of Directors, Dr. Roy, and Code Enforcement. If
demolition plans proceed, the Commission may be forced to seek an injunction through private
counsel.
Issue n4: Perhaps the most important problem arising out of this situation is not
Kramer School itself, but the,fact that if this manipulated demolition is allo,, ed to proceed with
the Board's support, the authority of the Little Rock Historic Commission will have been
effectively gutted. The City established the Commission to protect the area around McArthur
Park. Its success is obvious: just drive one block outside of the district boundaries and you will
see a drastic drop in the quality of the neighborhood. If Dr. Roy is allowed to manipulate the
demolition of the Kramer School property after the Commission voted to deny such a
demolition, then there is nothing to prevent other applicants from doing the same thing. The
Commission is not always popular, but we have been very effective so far in maintaining the
historic character of an area that is vital to the city for attracting tourists, conventions and
potential new residents and businesses.
Additionally, the Historic District Commission has suggested numerous alternatives to
demolition to Dr. Roy. After the passage of the recently enacted sales tax, it would seem
feasible to use the building to house the Museum of Science and History, xhich is in need of
new quarters.- The structure is ideally suited to being a museum, and ,vould have ample parking
if the Tzar additions were torn down (to which the Commission would not object). By donating
the building to the Museum, Dr. Roy would save the $40,000 he would have to spend for
demolition, and the City of Little Rock would have a showplace for its museum, saving a
historic structure in the process.
Regardless of the use found for this particular building, the Commission hopes that you as City
Directors can appreciate our concerns about the Historic District as a whole and our future
ability to protect it, according to the statutory authority vested in us.
Sincerely,
John Bush, Chairman
Carl Menyhart, Vice Chair -ma
Jeanette Heinbockel
Julie Wiedower
Bob Roddey
�i LITTLE ROCK
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723 West Markham Street ' Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 • Phone (501) 371-4790
City of Little Rock Department of Neighborhoods & Planning
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MEMORANDUM
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BOB LANE
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
CHARL-ES NICKERSON
CITY MANAGER
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,JECT: KRAMER SCHOOL
TE: NOVEMBER 23, 1993
For sometime I have been discussing the possibility of the City acquiring Kramer School
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Roy. He d be willing to donate this facility to the City. My
that it would make an outstanding multipurposecould
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be responsible for remodeling rits portion of
provider organizations. Each organization
like to be able to either dedicate this
the building, thus reducing the overall cost. Dr. Roy would
property to the City or tear it down this year. There are two additional factors that I would like for
you to investigate as quickly as possible:
1. The necessity and cost of a new roof for the facility
2. The cost of repairing a portion of the floor which has deteriorated
Please provide me with some estimates on these items as soon as possible.
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CITY qF LITTLE ROCK
MEMORANDUM
TO: MIKE BATIE, DIRECTOR
PUBLIC WORKS
JIM LAWSON, DIRECTOR
NEIGHBORHOODS AND PLANNING
FROM: BOB LANE �J
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER /tC
SUBJECT: KRAMER SCHOOL INSPECTION
DATE: DECEMBER S, 1993
Director Hamp Roy and the City Manager have requested that appropriate staff inspect and evaluate
Kramer School for possible renovation and use for public or institutional facilities. Request that a
task group be set up to inspect the building, composed of the following members:
Bill Tanneberger - Architect - Group Leader
Dale Gunter - Engineer
Chuck Givens - Codes Chief
Building Inspectors to be selected by Codes
Request that the group inspect the building by Friday, December 17. Request that the following
questions be addressed:
1. In your opinion, based on visual inspection only, is it feasible to renovate this
structure?
2. What is the condition of the roof? What is the condition of the flooring?
3. The building has one or more additions. What is the overall condition of the
additions as compared to the original structure? Would it be feasible to demolish
a portion of the structure and renovate another section?
Following your inspection, please contact me so that I can arrange for you to make a verbal report
to the City Manager. If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact me.
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City of Lillie Rock
Department of Nelghborhoodt and Planning
723 West Markhamw
U111e Rock ArksnM 72201
1501) 971-482e
Dcccmber 30, 1993
Dr. F. Hampton Roy
1800 Arch St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
RE: 715 Sherman St. - Kramer Elementary School
Dear Dr. Roy.-
Building Codes
Information obtained by our office indicates that you are the current owner of the above
rcfercnced property.
This is to inform you that an inspection was made on the property at 715 Sherman Street on
December 13,1993.Our inspection found a vacant, dilapidated, unsecured building which this
Department had determined to be unsafe, unsanitary, a fire hazard and detrimental to the
public welfare of the citizens of Little Rock.
The structure is dcciared a public nuisance and shall be restored and repaired, or razed and
removed from the premises within thirty (30) days from receipt of this Letter. You are hereby
notified that if you fail to comply with this requirement the City will initiate Legal proceedings
against you and/or the property, or both.
If you desire to restore and repair this structure, you must adequately secure all accessible
exterior openings which arewithin twelve(12) feet of adjacent exteriorgradelevel, against entry
by unauthorized persons, within seven (7) days of rcccipt of this letter.
You are further advised that you are responsible for all incurred costs should it become
necessary for the City to take corroctive action to have this structure secured and/or
demolished.
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Attached you will find a detaRcd report of the building condition along with applicable
building code sections regarding unsafe buildings. Be advised that building permits are
required for any repair work or demolition. Make necessary applications at 723 West
Markham Street.
If you have any further questions, feel fret to call me at 371-4828.
Sincerely.
046404466.Charles "CGive
Building Codes Mannger
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CC: Charles Nickerson
Bob Lane
Jim Lawson
Tim Polk
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UNOCCUPIED STRUCTURES INSPECTION REPORT
BUILDING CODES DIYISION
RE: 715 Sherman Street
City of Little Rock
Inspoction conducted on the above referenced building on December 13. 1993, found the
following violations:
1. 103.4 Bldg Code Building open and unsecured.
2. " Building Abandoned.
3. Inadequate maintenance.
4. Fire Hazard.
5. Existing use constitutes a hazard to safety and health of
public.
6. Unsanitary Conditions.
7. " Existing use constitutes a hazard to safety of adjacent
property.
8. Broken glass presents unsafe condition.
9. 103.5 Ruildingopen to weathercausing structural deterioration.
10, 1402.4 " Concrete block wails show signs of cracking and
deterioration due to neglected maintenance and open to
weather.
11. 1700 Interior Rood framing in state of dilapidation duc to
neglected maintmancee and open to weather.
12. Article VI, Div 1, 2. 3 Existing plumbing system does not comply with Code.
LR Code of Ordinances
i 3. Article I11, Div 1, 2, 3, Existing electrical system does not comply with Code.
4, Lk Code of Ordinances
14. "Special Note If there is Astestos in the stnicture, this will have to be
removed and disposed of by Tecial mean4.
City of Little Rock
Department of Neighborhoods and Planning
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(501) 371-4826
January 20, 1994
Dr. Hampton Roy
Medical Towers Building Suite #1000
9601 Lile Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
RE: Kramer School - 715 Sherman Street
Dear Dr. Roy:
Building Code
This office has received your request seeking a 90 day extension for repair or removal of the
above referenced structure. This request has been approved with
structure icew extension very unsafe in it's
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deadline re -set for May 1, 1994. I must re-emphasize that
this present condition and the repairs or demolition o f this structure needs to be completed as soon
as plans are finalized.
If I can be of further service to you concerning this structure, please feel free to contact me at
371-4828.
Sincerely,
Charles "Chuck" Givens
Building Codes Manager
cc: Bob Lane
Jim Lawson
Tim Polk
Jim Hathcock
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W ITSELL E VANS & RASCO PA
*101 EAST CAPITDL AVENUE, SUITE 410
LITTLE ROCK. AR 72201
501-374-5300
FAX 501-374-5247
February 2, 1994
Mr. Charles Nickerson, City Manager
The City of Little Rock
Little Rock City Hall
500 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Ref: Kramer School
Dear Charles:
WTSELL
VANS &
RASCO
ARCHITECTS/PLANNERS
CHARLES WITSELL. JR., FAIA
DON EVANS, AIA. APA
H. TERRY RASCO, FAIA
TOMMY JAMESON, AIA
Tommy Jameson and I visited Kramer School last week. I was amazed at
how much it has deteriorated since I was last in it just a few years ago. I
urge you to secure the chain link gates (front and back) to keep people out
of the building. As you may know, the front porch has collapsed, so if one
were to walk up the front steps in the dark, you would fall into the
basement. There are several areas inside where the floor has collapsed,
generally in the middle portion of the building. While the decision about
the building is being made, someone needs to keep the public out, because
it is definitely a hazard!
The structure of the first section of the building is deteriorating due to roof
leaks. Some temporary patches of the front roof are necessary to save that
part. This should have high priority.
As I understand your request, you have asked us to give an architectural
services proposal for a "Phase One Rehabilitation" of the building. Phase
One is to include the exterior and structure of the building, leaving the
interior as unfinished shell space. In this shell configuration, there will be
no mechanical, electrical or plumbing, and no interior finishes. We
recommend that the Phase One work include stairs, for basic code
compliance, and enough of a temporary electrical service to include a
minimal amount of temporary lighting and a fire alarm system.
In addition to the above, you asked that we look at the alternative of
demolishing the middle section and/or the rear section, leaving only the
front part of the building, which is the oldest.
We already have drawings of the existing configuration of the building
(although they do not reflect the recent rapid deterioration).
CK
February 2, 1994
Page 2
Proposal:
A. Scope of Work
1. We will inspect the existing configuration as closely as we dare,
due to the dangerous configuration of parts of the building. We
will include a structural engineer in this inspection and will
provide a written description of the observations.
2. Using the existing drawings as a point of beginning, we will
provide a Phase One preliminary plan of a generalized proposed
reuse of the building. We will interview you, or someone
designated by you, about ideas for proposed use or uses. This plan
could be used for marketing the building, but more immediately, it
will provide the basis for the estimate. Included will be notations of
demolition, structural rehabilitation or replacement, roofing work,
and exterior rehabilitation. An outline specification will be placed
directly on the drawings. The drawings will include site plan, floor
plans, primary elevations, and roof plan. These drawings will not
be full construction drawings, but preliminary drawings only, the
purpose of which is to be the basis for the cost estimate.
3. The Phase One drawings will have an alternative approach
wherein the middle and or rear sections are demolished rather than
rehabilitated.
4. The work will include a site plan which addresses the
limitations/possibilities of on -site parking.
5. Once the drawings described above are completed, we will work
with a cost estimator to generate a construction cost estimate for the
Phase One Scope of Work.
B. Proposed Team:
We propose the following team for this Phase One project:
1. Architectural: Witsell, Evans & Rasco; Charles Witsell, Jr. and
Tommy Jameson AIA
2. Structural: Engineering Consultants; Jim Brown, PE, Principal in
Charge
3. Cost Estimation: Michael Carringer, CPE
C. Proposed Cost of Services
1. We propose to carry out this work for all three building
sections for $15,000.00.
2. If you elect at the onset to save only the front section, the cost
of architectural services will be reduced. In that alternative,
we propose the same services, but on the smaller building,
for a total of $9,000.00.
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February 2, 1994
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We would prefer to perform this work on an hourly rate basis because we
are unsure just what will be required. If you must have a fixed price,
however, we will comply.
We are prepared to begin this work immediately. On the other hand, if
this proposal does not describe the Scope of Services as you envisioned
them, please let us know and we will modify it accordingly.
Cordially,
Wi,tsell Evans & Rasco, P. A.
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Charles Witsell, Jr., FAIA
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City of Little Rock
Bob Lane
Assistant City Manager
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February 17, 1994
Dr. Hampton Roy
Medical Towers Building
Suite # 1000
9601 Lile Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
City Hall
500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1429
(501) 371-4510
FAX (501) 371-4498
RE: Kramer School - 715 Sherman Street
Dear Dr. Roy:
In reference to the Kramer School, please be advised that the option of removing the structure
during the extended deadline of May 1, 1994, which option had previously been available to
you, has been suspended for the duration of the time extension. However, the ability to repair
the structure before May 1, 1994, remains valid.
Additionally, the current unsecured condition of the structure is unacceptable and presents a
danger to public safety. As a result, you must board and secure the structure immediately, if
you have not boarded and secured the structure within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter,
then the City of Little Rock (City) will initiate and complete this process for you, and a lien will
be placed upon your property by the City for the costs of this procedure.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 371-4510.
Sincerely,
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Bob Lane
Assistant City Manager
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cc: Jim Lawson, Director of Neighborhoods and Planning✓
Anthony Black, Assistant City Attorney
Chuck Givens, Building Codes Manager
Citv of Little Rock
Bob Lane City Hall
Assistant City Manager 500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1429
(501)371-4510
FAX (501) 371-4498
February 25, 1994
Dr. Hampton Roy
Medical Towers Building - Suite 1000
9601 Lyle Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Dear Dr. Roy:
Reference my letter of February 17, 1994, concerning the requirement to board and secure
Kramer School.
Please find attached a memorandum from the Building Code Manager concerning the
condition of Kramer School. It is requested that you board the first floor ground level
openings to include the front entrance, and secure the fence to discourage persons from
entering the school. The cost to close the ground level openings is estimated to be
between $3,500 and $4,000. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
contact me at 371-4510.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Lane
Assistant City Manager
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cc: Charles Nickerson, City Manager
Tom Carpenter, City Attorney
Jim Lawson, Director of Neighborhoods and Planning
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City of Little Rock
Department of Neighborhoods and Planning
723 West Markham -
Little Rock Arkansas 72201
t::! (501) 371-4826
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TO: Tim Polk, Assistant Director of Neighborhoods and Planning
FROM: Chuck Givens, Building Codes. Manager �
SUBJECT: Accessible Openings at Kramer School
DATE: February 23, 1994
Building Codt�,
I have inspected the above referenced property for accessible openings through windows, doors,
etc. I think that all of the openings can be closed by using plywood, but some of the openings
will need to be closed with concrete blocks and mortar. Also, the front entrance has a porch
deck which has fallen in and is in need of repair because of it being the main accessible
entrance.
1st Floor Ground Level Openings
Windows - 3-Ir
Doors - 7
Misc. Openings - 14
Total Openings - 55
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cc: Jim Lawson
Charles Toland
2nd Floor Openings (could be accessible by
climbing)
Windows - 12
Doors - 2
Total Openings - 24
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City of Little Rock
Hamp Roy
City Director
City Hall
500 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201-1427
(501) 371-4516
FAX (501) 371-4498
February 28, 1994
Mr. Robert L. Lane
Assistant City Manager
500 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201-1429
Dear Mr. Lane:
This is in reference to your letter of February 25, 1994, concerning
boarding and securing Kramer School.
I do not have $4,000.00 to board and secure Kramer School. I have
taken your suggestion to secure the fence perimeter. Each opening is
securely closed again with wire or chains. I have posted 10 "Do Not
Trespass" or "Keep Out" signs on this five foot perimeter fence.
Please request Chuck Givens to inspect the fence perimeter.
Sincerely,
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Hamp Roy
City Director
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cc: Charles Nickerson
Tom Carpenter
Jim Lawson
Board of Directors
City of Little Rock
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Department of Neighborhoods and Planning Building Codes
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(501) 371-4826
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TO: Anthony Black, Assistant City Attorney
FROM: Chuck Givens, Building Codes Manager
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SUBJECT: 715 Sherman - Perimeter Fence
DATE: March 3, 1994
Per our conversation on March 3, 1994, about the above referenced property, I offer you the
following information. I first inspected the above structure in the month of August, 1993. At
that time, the four (4) foot high fence around the structure and all gates were intact except the
gate on the east side which was up but was held together with plastic string and was easily
accessible. Follow-up inspections on December 13 and December 30, 1993, revealed a fence
intact, but the same gate was laying on the ground. Inspections on January 6' 1994, at the site
and February 23, 1994, also revealed that the fence was intact, but the same gate was still on
the ground. The last inspection which was performed on March 3, 1994, revealed that the fence
was still intact and the same gate was put back up but there was a large hole in the middle of
the gate making the property accessible to virtually anyone.
In conclusion, I think that the only way that this structure can be secured is by boarding up all
accessible entrances to the structure.
If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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AGENDA
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
JULY 1, 1993
5:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call
II. Finding a Quorum
III. Approval of the Minutes
IV. Item No. 1
Owner: Dr. Hampton Roy
Location: 701 Sherman -Kramer School
Request: Demolition
V. Item No. 2
Owner: Greater Little Rock Revolving Fund for
Historic Preservation; Tom Wilkes - Agent
Location: 519 East 8th Street
Request: Restoring and remodeling of front porch and
windows
VI. Review of Certified Local Government Projects
VII. Old/New Business
VIII. Adjourn
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City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 701 Sherman Little Rock Arkansas
2. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Block 3 Stevenson Addition to the Cit of Little
Roc . sw'-,, Se_ctign 2 T11 RI2W, Pulaski Coun_t_y,_Arkansas (old
P o rtv)
3. OWNER (NAME & ADDRESS): F. HaMton Roy. M.D.,
k AR
4. AGENT (NAME AND ADDRESSN: R vM-D-
1QQO Arch Street
LittleRock, AR
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION h 1
See Attached
6. CATEGORY OF CHANGE:
NOTE: To be determined by staff
7. ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS: $40,000.00
8. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All Properties Within 150 Ft.
Adjacent Property Owners None
NOTE: Form attached; Notifications must be received 10 days
prior to the meeting date; proof of notification must be
received by staff 2 days prior to the meeting date.
9. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Attache,
10. DATE OF MEETING: July 1 , 1,9 93 , 5:00 P.M.
11. SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AGENT: q- " e
12. DATE OF APPLICATION: June 1 19J
13. ACTION: Denied Deferredr r Approved^ Conditions
NOTE: Approval by the Historic Distekict Commission does not excuse
the applicant, owner or agent from compliance with any other
applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the City of Little Rock
unless expressly stated by the Commission or its staff.
Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances or policies
rests with the applicant, owner or agent.
HAMPTON Roy
1800 ARCH STREET
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206
(501)227-6980
June 1, 1993
Attachment to Certificate of Appropriateness
Kramer School Property
Item No. 5
Demolition of Kramer School --The owner has tried to sell and
give the property to appropriate entities, without success.
Members of the neighborhood have contacted the owner asking
that steps be taken. Date to begin in 1993 with completion
in four weeks. Impact upon neighborhood would produce a
vacant lot which would be available for development.
ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
PROGRAM
June 9, 1993
Ms. Molly Satterfield
Little Rock Historic District Commission
Planning Department
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Proposed Demolition of the Kramer School in Little Rock, AR
Dear Molly:
The staff at AHPP has reviewed the above referenced project and determined that
demolition of the Kramer School Building would have an adverse effect on the MacArthur
Park Historic District. The 1895 structure is the oldest public school building still standing
in Little Rock and one of the finest surviving examples of the Romanesque Revival style of
architecture in the city.
Not only would its demolition create a major hole in the surrounding streetscape, but it
could set a precedent for demolishing historic structures within the district that the
commission has valiantly fought for years.
If you have questions concerning this transmittal, please contact me at 324-9880.
Sincerely,
Cathy Buford ter
State Histori reservation Officer
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1500 Tower Building • 323 Center • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 • Phone (501) 324-9150
Fax (501) 324-9154
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Quapaw Quarter Association
1315 South Scott Street • P.O. Box 165023 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72216 • 501-371-0075 • FAX 501-374-8142
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Robin Loucks
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Ms. Molly Satterfield
Judith Faust
Secretary
1homasMcGowan
Rock Historic District Commission
Craig Rains
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
SECRETARY
Wally Nixon
Dear Molly:
TRFAsum
Felton Lamb
With regard to Dr. Hampton Roy's application to demolish Kramer School, the
Quapaw Quarter Association board of directors voted at its June 14th meeting to
BOARD of DatE=Rs
oppose the school's demolition. It is the QQA's belief that the building remains
Susan Gunter
salvageable, though its rehabilitation obviously will be costly, and that all
Sandra Hochstetter
possibilities for saving it have not been explored. Kramer School is. such an
Jane McNally
important landmark that we want to be certain no stones are left unturned in seeking
Carl Menyha"
a way to save it. In the meantime, to slow the building's deterioration and alleviate
Beth Peck -Cooper
some of the concerns of neighbors in the area, the QQA urges that the structure be
T. Jack Walsh
boarded and secured, that the grounds be cleaned up, and that the fence around the
William Wiedower
Robert Wilson
grounds be repaired.
Mark Zoeller
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Cheryl Nichols Sincerely,
Cheryl Nichols f
Executive Director
City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
July 6, 1993
F. Hampton Roy, M.D.
Arkansas Cataract Center, P.A.
1000 Medical Towers Building
9601 Life Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
RE: Kramer School Demolition
Dear Dr. Roy:
The Little Rock Historic District Commission on July 1, 1993 denied the application for
demolition of Kramer School at 701 Sherman Street.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact me at 371-6821.
Sincerely,
GA
Molly Satterfield(/
Historic Preservation Administrator
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Fred Dietrich ,_ .•,=Alliance .- of Ar.kansa_s,"I . am:_.writing= to .express. our. -organization s-
camden f - support of the Little Rock- Historic District.. Commission's =
DnAnnEarl' Arkadel his 7Position of not allowing the demolition of Kramer School.'"i
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Shirley Goodner building in - Little Rock and is located in one of our ::most historic,
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- - neighborhoods.----- We.. feel the preservation of this structure andz•9Y'
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Arkadelphia"the historic fabric of the_ neighborhood. is of.- upmost=importance"....
Jenny Harmon
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:- to both downtown--LittWr Rock and -the- State_ of. - Arkansas. ,
Mary Ann Hollowell .aE ... _ .� r a ,:. e,..•
Helena
VeroitaHumphrcy ,We urge the LittT Roc CitY�,Board of_ Directors suportLittle Rock the
Tommy Jameson decisions and —recommendations made._' by the Historic District -
Little Rock - - _ — =
Deseie P. Kennedy COmmISSIOn - andA-help `wprevent this`F historic building._ from
Helena
John Kennett destruction.
Paragould
W. J. "Bill" McCuea w
Little Rock Thank yours advance:wfor_youUr.'consideration. _
Carl Miller, Jr. �a _ _
Little Rock
•fish Miller in
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Little Rock _ :y
Jim Pfeifer
Inde Rock Kathy Keeoao PriceDardanelle
Paul Post
Altus Landis
Dr. Stephen Recken
Little Rock Executive Director
Molly Satterfield
little Rock
Bettvones boro Sloan
Jonescc: Mr. Charles Nickerson, City Manager
Sen. Vic Snyder
Little Rock
Mark Stodola
Little Rock
Cyrus Sutherland
Fayetteville
Missy Whitfield
Lonoke
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Cathy Buford
State Historic
Preservation Officer
Post Office Box 305 0 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0305 0 Telephone 5011372-4757
JAN 11 194 09:35 - T0:5013716863 ' FROM:DEPT.OF AR HERITAGE T-514 P.01
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January 10, 1994
Mr. Charles Nickerson
Little Rock City Manager
City Hall, Room 203
500 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Pulaski County - Little Rock
Demolition of Kramer School
Dear Mr. Nickerson:
ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
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Our office is extremely concerned about the city board's .ruling regarding the fate of the Kramer
School. By usurping the authority of the Little Rock Historic District Commission the board
has effectively rendered the Commission impotent, powerless to enforce its decisions concerning
the MacArthur Park Historic District. Not only will this set a precedent for demolition of other
neglected properties (creating gaps in the historic streetscapes), it will also set a precedent for
denigrating the authority of other historic district commissions throughout the state.
It is common knowledge that the city has the option of boarding and securing condemned
structures rather than demolishing them. For the city to totally disregard this option is a breach
of faith with the preservation community and can only contribute to further loss of significant
historic structures throughout the city.
Although Dr. Roy has explored various options for divesting himself of Kramer School, we feel
that there are other possible solutions:
1) Dr. Roy could donate Kramer School to a non-profit revolving fund for
preservation thereby securing a tax deduction for a charitable contribution. (The
Greater Little Rock Revolving Fund for Historic Preservation has indicated it
would accept Kramer School, providing Dr. Roy will donate it.)
2) Certified Local Government grant funds could be used to board and secure the
structures. This office (AHPP) will guarantee a CLG grant up to $20,000.00 to
secure Kramer School.
Suite 200 9225 East :Markham • Little Rock, Arkansas. 72201 • Phone (501) 324.9346
A Division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
JAN 11 '94 09:35 TO:501.3716863 FROM:DEPT.OF AR HERITAGE T-514 P.02
3) The city could accept Kramer School as it did -the Mosaic Templars Building to
save it for posterity.
Mope the City of Little Rock Board of Directors will thoughtfully reconsider its ruling in this
case for the benefit of the general public, the continuation of preservation at large, and the
repercussions this decision will have on preservation commissions statewide.
If you have questions, please contact me at 324-9880.
Sincerely,
Cathy Bufor later
State Histor reservation Officer
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cc: Sharon Priest
Hamp Roy
Jeff Sharp
John Lewellen
Jesse Mason, Jr.
Jim Dailey
Joan Adcock
Erma Fingers Hendrix
Carl F. Scheibner
Michael Keck
Linda K. Joyce
Molly Satterfield
Cheryl Nichols
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DR. HAMPTON ROY
yr 1800 SOUTH ARCH
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206
RE: KRAMER SCHOOL
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11 I �, '1' t3 It�l.•C••.•__ DEAR HAMP,
i' I� 1? ti l; 1? VA:l10 ti _ AS• A FOLLOW UP TO YOUR RECENT CONVERSATION WITH
11 +). W-N 165023_ W»w� T� CHARLES MARRATT, A BOARD MEMBER, CONCERNING THE
r.f!tle Rnrk.16 DONATION OF THE KRAMER SCHOOL TO THE GREATER
LITTLE ROCK REVOLVING FUND, I WANT TO EXPRESS
" AGAIN OUR INTEREST IN BEING CONSIDERED.
M3 D OF UIRECTORS
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IN THE THREE YEARS SINCE ITS FORMATION THE FUND
HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN PLACING TWO ENDANGERED
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PROPERTIES IN THE HANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
ti F:i'?1F.1 w E:11.i"�
PRESERVING THEM. I FEEL THE KRAMER SCHOOL IS OF
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SUCH IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY THAT FUNDS COULD
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BE FOUND TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN IT IF IT WERE
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OFFERED.
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THE FUND IS STILL YOUNG AND HAS NOT YET
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ESTABLISHED A CONTINUED SOURCE OF INCOME THAT
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WOULD ALLOW IT TO MAINTAIN A STAFF OR PURCHASE
R;WON UW(''``
PROPERTIES BUT AS A TAX EXEMPT CORPORATION, WE CAN
OFFER A CONTRIBUTOR A SOURCE OF TAX REDUCTION IN
01.':RLES + AiNtArT
EXCHANGE FOR PROPERTIES.
M:,rylf p; 4w�ia1>
YOUR PAST LEADERSHIP IN THE EFFORT TO PRESERVE OUR
R,Ok VT.!. ;,,
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HAS NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN. I STILL
'::s' ',r"''•r
REMEMBER SEEING YOU AND A HELPER CLINGING TO THE
`.'„'!.rrli' "r•;k'•�`k�"''`:"t1`i
PARAPET TO THE QUAPAW METHODIST CHURCH TOWER WHILE
REPAIRING THE TERRACOTA . I HOPE YOUR VISION OF
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WHAT URBAN LITTLE ROCK COULD BE HAS NOT BEEN
CLOUDED BY THOSE WHO WOULD DISAGREE ON HOW TO
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ACHIEVE IT AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DONATE THE SCHOOL,
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THE REVOLVING FUND WILL BE CONSIDERED.
s'ah:n lia:'G:: 1'wc; Cvmp�r•1
SINCERELY,
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JOHN D . JARRARD, CHAIRMAN
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1315 South Scow Street ■ P.O. Box 165023 • Lirrle Rock, Arkansas 72216 • 501-371-0075 ■ FAX 501-374-8142
February 3,1994
Mr. Ken Grunewald
Deputy Director
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
1500 Tower Building
323 Center Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Dear Ken:
As we discussed yesterday, I want to "formally" suggest that at least a portion of the
$20,000 CLG grant that has been committed to Kramer School be made available to
fund, or partially fund, a feasibility study of the building. Because of the building's
deteriorated appearance, its condition easily can be used as a reason for not
considering it, for example, as a potential site for the Museum of Science and
History. Without solid information on the building's condition, we cannot set the
record straight and disprove the idea that the building is "too far gone" to save.
Please call me if you need additional information or explanation.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Nichols
Executive Director
cc: Little Rock Historic District Commission
February 4, 1994 ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRISE RVATION
Dr. Hampton Roy PFZ( GRA�l
1800 Arch Street
Little Rock AR 72206
RE: Funding for Securing Kramer School
Dear Dr. Roy:
In hopes of helping you as you determine the fate of Kramer School, I want to offer information
concerning the Certified Local Government program (CLG) of which the City of Little Rock is
a participating member.
The CLG program is administered by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) as
directed by the National Historic Preservation Act. Under this program the AHPP is required
to set aside a minimum of 10 % of its federal funding for grants to local governments
participating in the CLG program. These grants are used to promote historic preservation
through various projects - surveys for National Register historic districts, educational programs,
production of walking and driving tour brochures, sinage for historic districts, bricks and mortar
work on historic structures - just to name a few.
The City of Little Rock is one of our participating Certified Local Governments. As concern
for the fate of Kramer School mounts, the City has expressed interest in applying for a CLG
grant to effect the stabilization of Kramer School and fund a feasibility study for its usage.
Kramer School would certainly qualify for a bricks and mortar grant in that it is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. Our office would certainly consider a grant request of this
nature a viable project for Little Rock's CLG program in order to help save this historic
structure.
If you should have questions concerning this letter and the CLG program, please contact me at
324-9880.
S' rely
Randy Jeffery
Tax/Technical Services Coordinator
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Enclosure
cc: The Honorable Jim Dailey
Mr. Charje& Njq�g&qXj - 323 Center • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 • Phone (501) 324-9880
Fax (501) 324-9154
A Division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
City of Little Rock
U�pallment of
Public- Work:
July 6, 1988
Mr. Jim East
Pulaski Bank
P.O. Box 7299
Little Rock, AR 72217
701 4;'e.,t Markham
Little flock, Arkansas 72201
371-4800
Re: 5800 "R" Street, Little Rock, AR
Dear Mr. East:
ORDER OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
Engineering Division
You are hereby notified that the building described as Kramer School
located at 715 Sherman Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, is found by the
Building Official of Little Rock to be unsafe, open and unsecure.
This structure needs to be secured against entry of all unauthorized persons
within seven (7) days from receipt of this notice, by appropriate closing
of all accessible exterior openings within twelve (12) feet of adjacent
exterior or grade level. Your failure to accomplish this work may result
in legal action being taken.
Enclosed, you will find printed excerpts from the Building Code pertaining
to this notice and your right of appeal from this notice. If you wish to
appeal to the Board of Building Code Appeals from this order, please notify
this office in writing to such effect within the time stated above for
compliance herewith. If no notice of appeal is received, then the order
herein shall be final.
Your prompt attention to this notice will be helpful in making it possible
to correct the problem described above with the least difficulty and
inconvenience to all concerned.
Sincerely,
Roy G. Beard, Jr.
Building Official
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cc:-molly;Satterfield
Office of Comprehensive Planning
AGENDA
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 1, 1988
4:00 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL
II. FINDING A QUORUM
III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
IV. ITEM NO. 1
Owner: Pulaski Bank - Agent: James C. East
Location: 715 Sherman (Kramer School)
Request: Demolition
V. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of a calendar for 1989
VI. ADJOURN
City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY. 8th Street_& Sherman (Kramer School)
2. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See attached Exhibit A _
3. OWNER (NAME & ADDRESS): Pulagaki Bank sindCom n
800 "R" Street, Little, Rock, AR_ 2207
4. AGENT ( NAME AND ADDRESS) James C. East
5800 "R" Stet, P.O. Box 7299, Little Rock, AR 72207 T_
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Demolition
6. CATEGORY OF CHANGE:
NOTE: To be determined by staff
7. ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS:
8. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All Properties Within 150 Ft.
Adjacent Property Owners None
NOTE: Form attached; Notifications must be received 10 days
prior to the meeting date; proof of notification must be
received by staff 2 days prior to the meeting date.
9. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Attached
10. DATE OF MEETING: December 1,.,::�2 _ , 19 88 P.M.
11. SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AGENT:
12. DATE OF APPLICATION: October 21, 1988
~T ^ r W 13. ACTION:DeniedDeferred Approved Conditions__
STAFF SIGNATURE:
NOTE: Approval by the His`froric Dist#ict Commission does not excuse
the applicant, owner or agent from compliance with any other
applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the City of Little Rock
unless expressly stated by the Commission or its staff.
Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances or policies
rests with the applicant, owner or agent.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
STATE OF ARKANSAS)
)ss.
COUNTY OF PULASKI)
The undersigned, James C. East, being first duly sworn,
states as follows:
1. I am the Chairman of the Board of Pulaski Bank and
Trust Company ("Pulaski Bank").
2. Pulaski Bank has filed with the City of Little Rock
Historic Commission an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness in the form attached to this Affidavit as
Exhibit "A." The hearing on this application is scheduled
for December 1, 1988.
3. Attached to this Affidavit as Exhibit "B" is a
list, certified by Lenders Title Company, of all owners of
record of property lying within 150 feet of the property to
which Pulaski Bank's application relates.
4. The notice attached to this Affidavit as Exhibit
"C" has been mailed by certified mail to all property owners
listed on Exhibit "B" and the return receipts from such
mailing are attached.
Ja es C. East
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
November, 1988.
My commission expires:
/- 9's,
A/4
EXHIBIT A
Part of Block 3, Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock; said
Block being bounded by East 7th, East 8th, Sherman and Ferry Streets,
more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest
corner, Block 1, Johnson's Addition, run South 89 degrees 18 minutes
22 seconds West 30.00 feet to the point of beginning, said point being
located on the centerline of right-of-way of Ferry Street, closed by
City Ordinance #11451; thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 59 seconds
West 317.79 feet along the North right-of-way line of East 8th Street
to a point on the East right-of-way line of Sherman Street; thence
North 00 degrees 19 minutes 05 seconds East 221.75 feet along said
East right-of-way line to a point on the South right-of-way line of
East 7th Street; thence South 81 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds East
319.08 feet along said South line to a point on the centerline of
closed Ferry Street; thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 10 seconds
East 179.37 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning,
in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
EXHIBIT B
October 31, 1988
Lenders Title Company certifies that it has checked the records of
Pulaski County, Arkansas, and the list of owners shown on the attached
sheets lie within 150 feet of the following described property:
Part of Block 3, JOHNSON'S ADDITION to the City of Little Pock,
said Block being bounded by East 7th street, East 8th Street, Sherman
and Ferry Streets, more particularly described as follows: Commencing
at the Southwest corner of Block 1, Johnson's Addition, run thence
South 89 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds West 30.00 feet to the point
of beginning, said point being located on the centerline of right -of
way of Ferry Street, closed by City Ordinance #11451; thence South
89 degrees 17 minutes 59 seconds West 317.79 feet along the North
right of way line of East 8th Street to a point on the East right -
of way line of Sherman Street; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 05
seconds East 227.75 feet along said East right of way to a point on
the South right-of-way line of East 7th Street; thence South 81
degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds East 319.08 feet along said South line tc
a point on the Centerline of closed Ferry Street; thence South 00
degrees 10 minutes 10 seconds East 179.37 feet along said centerline
to the point of beginning, in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
We do not certify as to validity of title to property shown. The ownerE
were taken from the last apparent deeds of record. The addresses were taken
from the assessment records of the Pulaski County Assessors- Office, we
do not certify as to the validity of addresses. Our liability hereunder is
limited the amount charged for this service.
Sincerely;
MIKE CROMER
Western Inns, Inc.
511 West Gaines
Monticello, Ar 71655
James H. Barre
c/o 43 River Ridge Road
Little Rock, Ar. 72207
Catherine A. Lienhart
620 Ferry Street
Little Rock, Ar. 72202
Richard L. Berning
c/o 248 Skyline Drive
North Little Rock, Ar. 72119
Gerald Rogers and Lawanda Rogers
618 Ferry Street
Little Rock, Ar 72202
Penzel Place Ltd Partnership
511 East 7th Street
Little Rock, Ar. 72202
Quapaw Tower Partnership
No Address available
Roman Catholic Diocese of Little
Rock
815 Sherman Street
Little Rock, Ar. 72201
Ben H. Thompson and Peggy S.
Thompson, his wife
24 Huntington Road
Little Rock, Ar. 72207
Little Rock Restorations, Ltd
c/o Quapaw Realty, Inc.
511 East 7th Street
Little Rock, Ar. 72202
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Part of Block 3, STEVENSON'S ADDITI(
To the City of Little Rock
Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 2, STEVENSOA.
ADDITION to the City of Little Rock
Part of Lots 7 and 8, Block 2,
STEVENSON'S ADDITION to the City
of Little Rock,
Part of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 2,
STEVENSON'S ADDITION to the City
of Little Rock.
Part of Lots 8 & 9, Block 2,
STEVENSON'S ADDITION to the City of
Little Rock,
Part of Fowler Block of STEVENSON'S
ADDITION to the City of Little Rock.
Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, JOHNSON'S
ADDITION to the City of Little Rock
AND Part of Block 2, JOHNSON'S ADDIT
to the City of Little Rock.
All of Block 3, JOHNSON'S ADDITION
to the City of Little Rock.
Part of Block 5, JOHNSON'S ADDITION
to the City of Little Rock.
Part of Block 5, JOHNSON'S ADDITION
to the City of Little Rock.
e ftJ 01;�
Marie S. Geyer
Route 1, Box 72
Alexander, Ar. 72002
James M. Nisbett and Florence M.
Nisbett, his wife
517 East 7th Street
Little Rock, Ar. 72202
Worthen Bank & Trust Co. N.A
as Trustee of the Adolph Geyer
Estate.
coo P. 0. Box 1681
Trust Department Worthen Bank
& Trust Company
Little Rock, Ar. 72203
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The South 50.25 feet of Lots 1 and 2,
Block 3, JOHNSON'S ADDITION to the
City of Little Rock.
Part of Lot 1, Block 3, JOHNSON'S
ADDITION to the city of Little Rock
Begin at Northwest corner of Lot 1
thence South 157.95 feet, thence
East 50 feet, thence North 150 feet
thence West to the point of beginning
The North one-half of Lot 2, Block-3
JOHNSON'S ADDITION to the City of
Little Rock, Ar.
EXHIBIT C
City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
L=k
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMIISSOON
ON AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
To ALL owners of land lying within the following area of influence:
__ A. Adjacent to subject property
✓ _B. Within 150 feet of subject property
located at:_8th Street_&5b�rm���Kramer_��h4411----------
Address: 8th Street &
General Location: Part of Block 3► Johnson's Addition, Cf Li fe Rgc-k
Owned By: Pulaski Bank & Trust
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness on the above described property requesting the
following changes:
DEMOLITION
has been filed with the Office of Comprehensive Planning,
City Hall. A public hearing on said application will be held by
the Little Rock Historic District Commission in the Board of
Directors Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall on Thursday. Decembers ____,
1988 at 4.00 p.m.
ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST MAY APPEAR and be heard at .said time and
place or may notify the Planning Commission of their views on this
matter by letter. All persons interested in'this request are
invited to call or visit the Office of Comprehensive Planning,
City Hall, 371-4790, and to review the application and discuss same
with the planning staff.
AFFIDAVIT
I hereby certify that I have notified all the property owners of
record within the area of influence of the above property, that
subject property is being considered for a Certificate of
Appropriateness and that a Public Hearing will be held by the
Historic District Commission at the time and place described above.
Applicant Kner or autho ized gent):
Name:
.�
Date: ��'
ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
PROGRAM
November 18, 1988
Ms. Molly Satterfield
Department of Comprehensive Planning
City Hall
Markham at Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Kramer School
Certificate of Appropriateness
Dear : a
Thank you for giving the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) the
opportunity to comment on the above referenced request for a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
We have reviewed the applicant's request for permission to demolish Kramer
School, and it is our opinion that the MacArthur Park Historic District Com-
mission should deny this request.
We make this recommendation for three reasons:
• First, Kramer School, constructed in 1895, is the oldest existing
public school building in Little Rock.
* Second, if this highly significant structure is allowed to be
demolished, it is gone forever. No amount of money will ever be
able to bring it back if it is destroyed.
The applicant has no plans for the site if the building is demol-
ished. Even in its dilapidated condition, we feel that Kramer
School is a greater asset to the MacArthur Park Historic District,
to the City of Little Rock, and to the state than an empty lot
would be.
Ideally, the AHPP would like to see the building secured and the site cleaned
up. Realizing that the economic climate might not be the best for rehabil-
itating this local landmark, mothballing Kramer School would at least leave
Suite 200 • Heritage Center ^ 225 East Markham • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 • Phone (501) 371-2763
A Division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
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the door open for a future investor to sensitively reuse the building and
therefore add to the district's and to the city's sense of history and place.
If you or any of the commissioners have any questions regarding this letter,
please contact Angela Meeks of my staff at 371-2763.
Sincerely,
Cathy Bufo
State Historic Preservation Officer
CB/AM/bjm
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QUAPAW QUARTER ASSOCIATION
Greater Little Rock's historic preservation organization
November 16, 1988
Historic District Commission
c/o Molly Satterfield
Office of Comprehensive Planning
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Commissioners:
The Quapaw Quarter Association recommends denial of Mr. James East's
application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of Kramer
School.
We believe that demolition is not in the best interest of the historic
district, and that the current owners have not exhausted all possibilities
of rehabilitation or sale of the building. Furthermore, the building is
not, at this point, deteriorated beyond hope of rehabilitation, and poses
no safety threats other than those generated by the owners' failure to
secure the property against intruders.
The QQA feels that Kramer School is an important landmark in the MacArthur
Park district. Demolition of the structure should be pursued only as a last
resort rather than as the easiest way out.
Sincerely,
J er Polk
Executive Director
cc: Mr. James East
Pulaski Bank & Trust Co.
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1315 South Scott a P.O. Box 1104 • Little Rock, Arkansas 7ZZ03 ■ 501-371-0075 ',
PULASKI BANK
ANDTRUSTCOMPANY
November 22, 1988
Ms. Molly Satterfield
Urban Designer
Office of Comprehensive Planning
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Molly:
RE: Application of Appropriateness
8th Street & Sherman
Regarding our application for Certificate of Appropriateness,
Item 7, we have been given an estimated cost for this demolition
of $125., 000.
Sincerely yours,
PULASKI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
i
Judy L. Borchert
Secretary to James C. East
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PO BOX 7299
PIERCE AT " R" ST
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72207
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City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Seventh and Sherman Streets
2. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Bloc 77 Johnson's Addition to the City of
Little Rock.
3. OWNER (NAME & ADDRESS) Dr. and __rs, F. HanrtoTi--7-6y
1800 South Arch, Little Rock, Arkansas
4. AGENT (NAME AND ADDRESS�r Charles itse , Jr.,
Witsell, Evans & Rasco, . 101 hasE Capiroivenue, ui e 4IU
Little Rock,Arkansas t
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: FemEv'af of two Previous a niions o e 11
original Kramer Schoo ua ing, ann t e a3aition to, =1 fenab ltr
o, the structure into a single rani v resKence wtrN landscared
6. CATEGORY OF CHANGE:
NOTE: To be determined by staff
7. ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS: in excess of 5500,000., specific
es .
8. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: X A11 Properties Within 150 Ft.
Adjacent Property Owners None
NOTE: Form attached; Notifications must be received 10 days
prior to the meeting date; proof of notification must be
received by staff 2 days prior to the meeting date.
9. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Attached
10. DATE OF MEETING-: September 7 do do Fig 89 5: 00 P.M.
11. SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AGENT •_L�" tip
12. DATE OF APPLICATION: August 8, 1989
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13. ACTION:Denied-
M Deferred Approved�Conditions Vz
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STAFF SIGNATURE:
NOTE: Approval by the Histo elc District Commission does not excuse
the applicant, owner or agent from compliance with any other
applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the City of Little Rock
unless expressly stated by the Commission or its staff.
Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances or policies
rests with the applicant, owner or agent.
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City o1 uttie Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Seventh and Sherman Streets
2. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Block 3 of Johnson's Addition to The Citv o.R
Little Rock
3. OWNER ( NAME & ADDRESS) : Dr. and ' `rs . F . Harpton Roy
1800 South Arch Little Rock Arkansas 72206
4. AGENT (NAME AND ADDRESS): Charles Witsell Jr., FAIA
Witsell Evans & Pasco P.A. 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite
Little Rock :.rk:ansas 72201
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Removal of two previous additions to t e
1895 original Kramer School Building, and the a2altion to and
rehabilitation of the structure into a single Familv residence
c•7ith landscaped grounds.
6. CATEGORY OF CHANGE:
NOTE: To be determined by staff
7. ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS: in excess of $500,000, specific
estimate withheld upon request
8. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All Properties Within150 Ft.
Adjacent Property Owners X.1 None
NOTE: Form attached; Notifications must be received 10 days
prior to the meeting date; proof of notification must be
received by staff 2 days prior to the meeting date.
*Legal ad to serve as public notice,
9. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Attached
10. DATE OF MEETING: January 4 19 89 5;00 P.M.
lie SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AGENT:
12. DATE OF APPLICATION: December 18, 1989
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13. ACTION: Denied Deferred r Approved Conditions
STAFF SIGNATURE:
NOTE: Approval by the Histori& District Commission does not excuse
the applicant, owner or agent from compliance with any other
applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the City of Little Rock
unless expressly stated by the Commission or its staff.
Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances or policies
rests with the applicant, owner.or agent.
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Architects / Planners
August 8, 1989
Ms. Molly Satterfield
Office of Comprehensive Planning
723 Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
RE: Application to MacArthur Park Historic District,
Certificate of Appropriateness,
For Dr. and Mrs. F. Hampton Roy
Dear Molly:
Attached please find what we understand to be all pertinent documents for
application to the Historic District Commission for the above referenced project.
Following in this letter is a description of the project which, along with the required
form and attached Site Plan and Elevations, should include all of the information
you need. If you have questions or need additional information, please let us know.
A brief outline of the Roy's development plan for this site is as follows:
• Removal of two additions to the 1895 original Kramer School
Building, and the addition to , and rehabilitation of, the structure into a
single family residence with landscaped grounds.
• Construction of a new 10' to 12' high solid masonry fence with pilasters
around the entire perimeter of the property.
• Construction of a new three car garage with the back wall becoming
integral with the masonry fence.
Construction of a new free standing greenhouse structure on the northeast
grounds.
• Construction of a new open garden structure in the north garden.
'Xiteell, Evans & Rasat. P.A. 101 En>t Cnpitol Avenue. Suitc 310 1 ittle Rock, Ark,in,n 1 (�01) ii}_WO
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August 8, 1989
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Site Development:
The following paragraph describes in greater detail features of the project.
Existing Features to be removed:
Removal of two previous additions to the 1895 original Kramer School
Building.
• Removal of asphalt and concrete playground areas existing on site.
• Removal of existing chain link fence at perimeter of property.
• Removal of miscellaneous undesirable vegetation and shrubbery.
New Features to be added: (See Site Plan)
• Ornamental iron entry gates with landscape lighting.
Crushed clay gravel drive in the French tradition, through landscaped
grounds.
• Reflecting pool with precast concrete or stone coping.
• Garden walls at north formal garden.
• New entry porch and north garden porch with granite base, patterned
concrete slab, and precast concrete or stone balustrades.
New front entry portico.
• New artificial slate roofing with decorative metal, roof vents,
and ridge caps.
Existing brick to be cleaned and tuckpointed.
• New stone or faux stone coins at major building corners.
• New dormers cut into existing roof structure.
• New Garage structure with granite base and stone or faux -stone upper
walls, with slate mansard roof.
Architectural Features of New Structures:
The features of the proposed new structures are intended to "blend" with much of
the historic fabric of the existing 1895 structure and the proposed modifications to
it. Elements proposed to be included:
• Granite foundation (salvaged from the buildings to be removed).
• Artificial Slate roofing with metal roof accessories.
All new wood windows,( either clad or with a factory finished
coating).
• Exterior finish system of stone or faux -stone.
Glass roof on,Greenhouse structure.
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August 8, 1989
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We hope that this description will be adequate for your purposes and the
Commission's evaluation. Should you have any questions or need any additional
information, please do not hesitate to call either David Sargent or me. We look
forward to meeting with you and the Commission on the. seventh of September.
Hand colored elevations mounted on boards, further explaining the use of exterior
materials; will be made available to the commission for use at the September 7
meeting.
Cordially,
Charles Witsell, Jr., FAIA
Enclosures
cc: Dr. and Mrs. F. Hampton Roy
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Arkansas Museum of Science and History
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Robert Lanford (Chairman)
Carl S. Whillock (Vice -Chairman.)
Margaret Bslch (Secretary)
James Engstrom (Treasurer)
Joe Abston
Robert Frank*
Kathy Gardner
Ellen Gray
Patricia Gray
Richard Holbert
David Jones
Charles Kelly
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September 1, 1989
Historic District Commission
Attn: Molly Satterfield
Office of Comprehensive Planning
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Commissioners:
Julie McDonald
Ted Phillips
Charles Preston
Phillip Rayford
Parton Rudder
Betty Dortch Rural)
Don Stselry
Walter Stephen
Read Thompson, Jr.
Tom Wittertburg
Because of the article that appeared in the Gazette regarding the .
Kramer School and because of many recent inquiries that have been made to
the museum as a result, I would like to clarify the museum's position on
this for your information. As the article stated, Dr. Roy had made the
offer of the Kramer School to the museum last December but could not hold
the offer open indefinitely. Since the offer was made, the museum has
seriously considered the possibility of renovating the Kramer School to
house new hands-on science exhibits and an IMAX theater. Approximately
$30,000 has been raised or pledged from people interested in saving the'
Kramer School. A $15,000 feasibility study was conducted and indicated
that the site was suitable and that the IMAX would produce income to
support the expanded museum. Following the feasibility study, an '
application for a million dollar Challenge Grant was submitted to the
Naticnal Endowment for the Humanities. In November we will find out
whether this will be successful. Two potential six figure donors have
been identified so far, and we are awaiting word at the end of this moatb.
as to whether a $150,000 grant from a private foundation to fund
fundraising activities will be awarded. We have also received indication
of potential support for this project from the City Manager, City Board o-
Directors and the Downtown Partnership.
Despite all of these efforts, the museum board is still not in a
position to immediately accept ownership of the Kramer School and cannot
do so until we receive official permission from the City Board. In all
fairness to Dr. Roy, other sites may still be considered. I personally
think that the Kramer School would be the ideal site because its floor
MacArthur Park, Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 371-3521 , I
plan is like a mini -Smithsonian Natural History Museum. It also fits ver
well with the intellectual plans we have to make a natural science
"discovery trail" downstairs and a physical science "discovery trail"
upstairs.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please let
me know.
Sincerely,
Alison B. Sanchez, Ph.D.
Executive Director
QUAPAW QUARTER ASSOCIATION
Greater Little Rock's historic preservation organization
September_6, 1989
Little Rock Historic District Commission
% Ms. Molly Satterfield
Little Rock Planning Department
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Re: Application by Dr. and Mrs. F. Hampton Roy for Certificate
of Appropriateness for Alterations to Kramer School Building
Dear Commissioners:
The Board of Directors of the Quapaw Quarter Association heartily
endorses. the spirit of the applicants' proposal to redevelop the
Kramer School property, now in a deplorable state of disrepair. We applaud
the applicants for saving the school from imminent demolition; for continuing
to believe in the importance of a vital downtown residential area; and for
repeatedly acting on that belief by investing time and money in the Quapaw
Quarter.
jAs to the specifics of the application, -the QQA has no objection to the
demolition of the two additions to the original 1895 structure or to the
original structure's rehabilitation into a single family residence. We have
4 no objection to the construction of the garage, greenhouse, pool and gardens
j as proposed.
The application as submitted concerning chateauesque features to be added
to the original structure at first caused us some concern over possible loss
of architectural integrity. However, at an August 30 meeting between the
applicant and the QQA, the applicant expressed his intention to make certain
changes in his proposal as submitted. Those include:
(1) Removal of the proposed quoins at major building corners;
(2) removal of the two proposed narrow turrets which were to have
flanked the front entry (see East elevation); and
(3) alteration of all proposed dormers to a style in keeping with
the Romanesque character of the original structure.
1315 South Scott a P. O. Box 165023 e Little Rock, Arkansas 72216 9 501-371-0075}'
Little Rock Historic District Commission
September 6, 1989
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If these changes are incorporated into the application, the QQA will have
no objection to the proposed alterations of the original structure.
The only other major feature to be considered is the proposed 10' - 12'
solid masonry wall the applicants wish to place around the entire block. The
QQA cannot endorse this wall plan as submitted, as it does not meet applicable
City codes and would be inappropriate for the neighborhood. We propose an
alternative fencing which would be no more than six feet tall and would be
of a more open fabric, such as wrought iron. The QQA is sympathetic to the
applicants' desire for privacy and security, and a solid masonry wall would
be acceptable across the back perimeter of the property (west side), but
only if it were no more than six feet in height and met all of the City's
requirements.
Over all, the QQA is enthusiastic about the application and hopes that the
applicants can see the project realized.
Sincerely,
QUAPAW QUARTER ASSOCIATION
Elissa F. Gross
Executive Director
EFG:se
Note: Board member Nancy Roy abstained due to a conflict of interest.
ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
PROGRAM
September 7, 1989
Little Rock Historic District Commission
City Hall
Markham and Broadway
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Dear Commissioners:
Our staff has recently reviewed Certificates of Appropriateness for two
proposed construction projects within the MacArthur Park Historic District
involving 1) the Pizza Hut and, 2) the Chateau Roy. We would like to make the
following comments.
1) APP has no objection to the proposed addition of a drive -through window
structure to the south side of the existing Pizza Hut building located at 913
McAlmont.
2) AHPP has no objection to the proposed reconstruction and conversion of the
original 1895 Kramer School Building into a residential dwelling called the
Chateau Roy. However, we would like to make the following comments for your
consideration.
Ideally, any renovation of the Kramer School Building would preserve the
architectural form and character of the original design to the degree necessary
to convey visually the historic use of the structure as a neighborhood school
and public building. In 1895, when the Kramer School was built, it was one of
the finest examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in a city which would
boast of several outstanding buildings rendered in this style. The unfortunate
loss over the years of virtually all of these other Romanesque Revival
interpretations makes the Kramer School Building unique. This status is only
emphasized by the fact that despite its advanced state of disrepair the Kramer
School retains most of the architectural elements and details which identified
it as a Romanesque Revival building.
Suite 200 • Heritage Center • 225 East Markham • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 • Phone (501) 371-2763
A Division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
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Little Rock Historic District Commission
September 7, 1989
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However, the proposed Chateau Roy Project -- converting the Kramer.School
Building into a residential dwelling -- would be compatible to the MacArthur
Park Historic District. Though neither French Chateau nor French Chateau
Revivals of any period are original to the MacArthur Park Historic District,
its proposed high style architecture, scale, and construction material,
although certainly more ambitious, is not contrary to other high style
dwellings located within the district. Furthermore, the proposed project does
retain numerous architectural details of the original building.
We are concerned that the proposed 10' - 12' high solid masonry wall that would
completely surround the property would be detrimental to the visual openness
which is part and parcel of the historic feeling and distinctive character of
this neighborhood. We would strongly recommend that the height of the wall be
lowered to a maximum of 6' and that it be of an open design which would provide
the necessary security but which would allow visual access of the property from
all four sides of the block.
Sincerely,
Cathy Buf d
State Historic Preservation Officer
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ArchdecL5 J Planners
December 18, 1989
Ms. Molly Satterfield
Office of Comprehensive Planning
723 Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
RE: Application to MacArthur Park Historic District
Certificate of Appropriateness
For Dr. and Mrs. F. Hampton Roy
Dear Molly:
Attached please find what we understand to be all pertinent documents for
application to the Historic District Commission for the above referenced project.
Following in this letter is a description of the project which, along with the required
form and attached Site Plan and Elevations, should include all of the information
you need. As discussed earlier in our phone conversation, we are submitting this
application for final approval as required by the conditions of the September 7th
motion for approval. Drawings will be made available for the Commission by the
end of the week. If you have questions or need additional information, please let us
know.
A brief outline of the Roy's development plan for this site is as follows:
• Removal of two additions to the 1895 original Kramer School Building,
and the addition to , and rehabilitation of, the structure into a single family
residence with landscaped grounds.
• Construction of a new masonry and iron fence with pilasters around
approximately two-thirds (2/3) of the property and an eight (8) foot solid
masonry fence at the west third (1/3). The submitted drawings will show
setbacks from property line to wall.
• Construction of a new three car garage with the back wall becoming
integral with the masonry fence.
• Construction of a new free standing greenhouse structure on the northeast
grounds.
• Constriction of a new open garden structure in the north garden.
u iiw11. Evans S Ra..cu, P.A. 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 410 Little Kock, Aik.in.a: 7:201 001) 3;4-5iN
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Ms. Molly Satterfield
December 18, 1989
Site Development:
The following paragraph describes in greater detail features of the project.
Existing Features to be removed:
Removal of two previous additions to the 1895 original Kramer School
Building.
Removal of asphalt and concrete playground areas existing on site.
• Removal of existing chain link fence at perimeter of property.
• Removal of miscellaneous undesirable vegetation and shrubbery.
New Features to be added: (See Site Plan)
• Ornamental iron entry gates with landscape lighting.
• Crushed clay gravel drive in the French tradition, through landscaped
grounds.
• Reflecting pool with precast concrete or stone coping.
• Garden walls at north formal garden.
• New entry porch and north garden porch with precast base, patterned
concrete slab, and precast concrete balustrades.
• New front entry portico.
New artificial slate roofing with decorative metal, roof vents, and ridge
caps.
• Existing brick to be cleaned and tuckpointed.
New stone or precast quoins at major building corners.
• New dormers cut into existing roof structure.
• New Garage structure with precast base and stone or faux -stone upper
walls, with artificial slate mansard roof.
Architectural Features of New Structures:
The features of the proposed new structures are intended to "blend" with much of
the historic fabric of the existing 1895 structure and the proposed modifications to
it. Elements proposed to be included:
• Granite foundation (salvaged from the buildings to be removed).
• Artificial slate roofing with metal roof accessories.
All new wood windows,( either clad or with a factory finished coating).
• Exterior finish system of stone or faux -stone.
4 Glass Greenhouse structure. lk
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Ms. Molly Satterfield
December 18, 1989
We hope that this description will be adequate for your purposes and the
Commission's evaluation. Should you have any questions or need any additional
information, please do not hesitate to call either David Sargent or me. We look
forward to meeting with you and the Commission on the fourth of January.
Cordially,
Charles Witsell, Jr. FAIA
Enclosure
xc: Dr. and Mrs. F. Hampton Roy
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ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
PROGRAM
December 28, 1989
Ms. Molly Satterfield
Historic District Commission
Planning Department
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Molly:
The staff has reviewed the above referenced projects and offers the
following comments:
1. Concerning the new design of the fence surrounding Chateau Roy:
staff unanimously agrees that the original front of the Kramer School
(facing Sherman Street) should be visible from the sidewalk. Using the
metal pickets (to match the ones to surround the new front facade)in
the three bays immediately in front of the original main entrance
would allow an unobstructed view of the building, but still provide the
needed security. Staff feels strongly that any fence along- Sherman
Street must allow visibility of Kramer School.
2. Concerning the additions and improvements to Hunter Memorial
Methodist Church by Bylites: Staff feels that paving of the west
parking lot and installation of the overhead door would not seriously
compromise the building. We suggest that a natural screen of greenery
be planted along the sidewalk facing McAlmont Street to obscure the
view of the door.
3. Concerning the requested signage for 601 Rock Street: Staff
recor:-1-nends the use of two smaller signs --one facing Rock Street and
one facing East 6th Street. These signs would be more aesthetically
compatible and would address the concerns of the traffic department.
If AHPP can be of further assistance with these matters, please call
on us. Thank you for affording us the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Cathy Bufor-
State Hist ric Preservation Officer
Suite 200 • Heritage Center • 225 East Markham • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 • Phone (501) 371-2763
A Division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
QUAPAW QUARTER ASSOCIATION
Greater Little Rock's historic preservation organization
Uocember 219, 1989
Ms. "loll•v Satterfield
Litt a Rr6, Office of Comprehensive Planning
Ar ka n sss 72201
Irl c•::.�Ir r,3.e try tns three re�ouests for Gert1ficat `^ r m the aoenda oaf the
f eJ r�l „pp 11[�r10lGrieJJ
His! it it Di_,tr ict'; Commission's meeting January 4, 1990, the uapaw Ouar ter Association
:,TTrr: the to'llowlrv+ comments:
1 1 TL.- nn-....;.-} of
�i; n ha_. no pr::,lem -with bylite ' plans for a loading door along the west faccde of
rnlelr• liUllding at 712 Ea=:t 1 1 th Street. We rer,,rnmer!d that the paved parking lot planned
.i '-5t.ent to the structure not extend beyond the facade of the newer portion of the buildina, and
l3inflos aping be r,!anted around a portion of ine entryway to the door.
rt these review of this request for signaae rrt 6! i R6, Street, our i OA Historic
P.reser'vation Don-ori! itt 'e rgr red with the Little Rack: Traffic Department's assessment that the
reQuested signage was to) large and would obstruct vision at that intersection, creating a hazard
,tion. The QQA slso requests that the Gommisslon rconsircer the six-month maxmiurn
l,m1"or any =ignage of this nature.
c1 issue has been .;difficult one for the r1raA to adress. Because of its role as an
c,rg.;4.tion c rir;itted to preserving the fabric of historic structures, we recognize the
harmmip this particular property has presented in terms of restoration and develocment. The
rri Liert'i na; cuff rred deter iorotion, making it even less likely for restoration. The, MSc Arthur
rirt wi7s established to provide -cultural and educational opportunities for, the
nr`_t_r I jttlj: area, a�c well a; to preserve the historic intearit~; of the neighborhood and its
rlicii iajUi71 Steul.tW re►:e s. arner School is important to the Mla; Arthur Park Historic District
it re.pr e.:znts a Romanesque style of architerture, as well as the only remaining school
rlir11,11:'1Q ir1 thls h15tyjc Cistrict. It is generally accepted that anachronistic architectural styles
�r r1uT r!Crnlalr', iritrojucj'ad into an established historic neighbr,-hood; by the same token,
i;tur'ic tructures alre.Acr; existing are not embellished or transformed into different
Gtiirai ;"•,1G'O. Given triese c.onsideratiGns, we hoia to the three main points of our original
or,
a. t'r reovcni e the leer l of compromise that went into the changes in the plans for the fence; it
;n -,-.,-:�p,e _z iution , as long as the solid portion of the wall does not impede the vis ibi lity of
[raffle';.
still rer;irid the Commi;lion that the quoins which are still part of the revised drawings
•-n grin -nn , t to t ,
,r e „mot ��..r •,.r,a e ne Romanesque archit°ctural style.
. C;ur original objections to the roof line have also been properly addressed.
YYP r:i-mmer!d the spirit of compromise reflected in these revised plans, and compliment the Ross
for ,attemoting an adaptive reuse of a property in danger of being lost to the community. Thank
,n, i;:,r :.ffcr my :-,r-;r orr.3nization the. r-Ipportunity to e.Apre_s our reactions to these-egUeStS'
13Irrptith Scott,* P. O. Box 165023 ■ Little Rock, Arkansas 72216 • 501-371-0075
as wanting tb watch ny crewmen continues to swarm
.npics," she said. "We the area, planting utility poles
,vatched TV in over a and stringing wire to the re -
See POWER, Page 8B
� . $1 billion backers
ahl power to invoke
t domain, to buy land
and use resale profits
endeavors, such as
ne parks that accom-
;: plan.
roposed railroad would
land parcels —85 in
and 53 in Missouri. It
ise Oak Grove (Carroll
as a junction, starting
nile line coming east
ka Springs, and split-
u two 27-mile lines to
n and Branson.
acifies all those con-
itordahl said Friday.
k,ally, I don't have to dis-
inancing) until I get a
construct ... but if it
I !ace, it's OK. I don't
Nbe
I.
-id. butter
.ti�gor:es
rmented process —
re stored in large
subsequent. use as
a.:r slices and relish.
ickles have nearly un
ruelf life and make up
I srcent of the market.
_ i:pack— pickles are
Harvested and put into
Pre they are pasteur-
gated, and flavored.
Ides are'sold in jars
ss, spears or slices with
i fe of about six months.
;ory accounts for an-
ercent of the market.
frigerated — fresh cu
s are cooled in jars and
ith a cold solution of
and flavoring. Those.:
See PICKLES, Page 88
know what excuse the opposi-
tion will have now."
Stordahl said his investors re-
cently agreed to add $117 mil-
lion to the project as a contin-
gency to assure completion,
bringing total proposed funding
to $1 billion. That figure in-
cludes building the theme parks
at each termination site.
Stordahl estimated rail con-
struction alone at $300 million.
Although Stordahl would only
have to divulge the railroad part
of the financing, he has said the
same source would fund the
theme parks.
"We wanted to nip this
thing," Robertson said Monday.
"Meanwhile we can't be disap-
See RAILROAD, Page 5B
PICKLE STICKLER'" Profesac
at Fayetteville Food Science 04
te`orcducts he tests at the nedo
three with giving birth to a boy
Wednesday and dumping him in
a St. Francis County trash bin,
where he died.
Authorities brought Kimber-
ly Ann Dougan, 32, before For-
rest City Municipal Judge Steve
Rowton on a first -degree mur-
der charge Monday. She did not
enter a plea. The judge set an-
other hearing for March 14 in St.
Francis County Circuit Court,
where a lawyer will be appoint-
ed to represent her.
Dougan remained Monday in
the St. Francis County Jail in
lieu of $150,000 bai),
"She needs help," said
Ronald Dougan of Colt (St. Fran-
cis County), Kimberly Ann
Dougan's husband of 16 years.
"I didn't know anything about
it," he said shortly after his
wife's court appearance. "I
-didn't even know she was preg-
nant."
Authorities did not charge
him in the death.
Ronald Dougan said the cou-
90.PciatDDww=*WUwrWT- Ewen
rI3`sig6t9r of ills Univemity of Aiiiansas
ord holds -examples of some of the pick-
adlrrg pickle'rbsearch center.
er early Wednesday to a Hospi-
tal parking lot, where Kimber-
ly Dougan gave birth in the back
of the family van.
Glenn Ramsey, a sheriff's in-
vestigator, said prosecutors
charged Kimberly Dougan be-
cause the state Crime Labora-
tory reported Friday night that
it found she had carried the 7-
pound, 6-ounce boy full .W'm.
"We have been given a v;Ral
report by the Crime La"hat
said it was a live birth," he said.
"The baby died as a result of ex-
posure and abandonmenfy
That's why we charged her with
murder."
Ramsey said Dougan claimed
she did not know of her preg-
nancy until she woke Wednes-
day morning in labor. He said
she gave birth about 4:30 a.m.
"She told us she intenciied`on
leaving the baby at the door of
the hospital, and she was just
going to drive off," Ramsey said.
"But after the baby was born,
See MOTHER, Page 5B
Historic school
wins reprieve
I from wrecker
BY KEVIN FREKING
Democrat -Gazette City Hall Reporter
The old Kramer School won't
face a wrecking ball for several
months, according to a letter re-
cently sent to its owner, City Di-
rector Hamp Roy.
Assistant City Manager Bob
Lane sent the letter to Roy, re-
moving his option to demolish
the building before May 1. The
letter also stated the city would
place a lien on the property if
the building is not soon proper-
ly secured.
"The current unsecured con-
dition of the structure is unac-
ceptable and presents a danger
to public safety," the letter said.
"As a result, you must board and
sedure the structure immediate-
ly," with "immediately" under -
See KRAMi R, Page 8B
March
little Rock climate summary 1 Hourly temperature report
High Y a1r' 87
Tsmpwaturs (7 p.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday)
Low yest.rday: 46
High a year so yrlslsrday: 71
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
55 3 am. 50 11 a.m.
5e 4 am. 51 Noon
54
55
Low is yw ago ywvrday: 40
Record Mort today. 75 (1975)
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
51 5 a.m. 50 1 p.m.
52 8 a.m. 50 2 p.m.
58
57
Record low low 10 (IM)
Nrxmsl high today 55
11 p.m.
Midnight
51 7 am. 50 3 p.m.
50 8 a.m. 49 4 p.m.
57
57
Normd low today. 38
Precipitation In 24 hours to rrd&lghl Sunday: 0.44
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
51 9 a.m. 50 5 p.m.
50 10 a.m. 52 8 p.m.
54
55
TOW so far this mordl through Sunday: 1.53
TOW so ter this year through Sunday: 6-s9
Sunrise today: 6:47 a.m.
Depamrs from normal: +0.98
Sunset today: 5:58 P.M.
Kramer
• Continued from Page 1 B
lined.
"If you have not boarded and
secured the structure within 10
days of receipt of this letter, then
the city of Little Rock will initi-
ate and complete the process for
you, and a lien will be placed
upon your property by the city
for the costs of this procedure."
Roy, who had not read the let-
ter when contacted Monday,
asked if the letter meant the city
would take over the property at
715 Sherman St.
The city would not take over
the property, Lane said. He ex -
le city to
ined that a lien would allow
the be reimbursed should
Roy sell the property.
Roy wants to turn the proper-
ty over to another owner if that
person has feasible plans to use
the building. He is exploring two
deals that could put the build-
ing in another owner's hands.
Roy agreed that the building
poses a safety hazard, but said
several efforts to keep vagrants
out had failed.
"There certainly is a problem
with public safety, That's why it
was condemned in the first
place," Roy said. "It will be dif-
ficult to board and secure the
-building. I've done that three or
four times. When I put chains on
the gate, they're always removed
— it's just a matter of time.".
The Kramer School, built in
the 18%s, is the oldest standing
school in Little Rock The 37,000-
square-foot building has under-
gone significant deterioration
since last used by the Little Rock
School District about 15 years
ago.
Ray bought the building in
1889 with the intent of saving it.
Roy is an ophthalmologist and
noted preservationist who has
renovated about 24 buildings in
the Little Rock area.
Lane sent the letter three days
after Mayor Jim Dailey instruct-
ed city staff members to deter-
mine whether the city followed
proper procedures in issuing the
order to condemn the property.
Dailey made the request after
hearing Historic District Com-
mission concerns that the city
had not followed proper proce-
dures in issuing the order.
The commission told Roy in
July that he could not demolish
the building. Mem7ers said he
could appeal the decision to
chancery court within 30 days.
Instead, the city condemned the
building in December, and com-
missioners consider that order
inappropriate.
'If the city Board of Directors
determines the board will make
demolition decisions in the
MacArthur Park area, then there
is little reason for the commis-
sion, some of its members say.
The MacArthur Park Historic
District contains about 250
buildings. It is in the downtown
area.
Nickerson said the letter is
not an admission that the city in-
appropriately gave the original
condemnation order to Roy.
"After the meeting with the
Historic District Commission
and the mayor and some of the
staff," Nickerson said, "there
was a feeling that one of t�
things they would like to do -90
a little slower on this." 7� ,'
,7etYtsprailKansas Clef -as
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s in' dare
Miami Seed, a0 1
Mpw8% Paul 24 It
Nasrlvinallow Odl E! OS,�'
New York 43
ens 74 4 - ft"s
Oldehoma City 43 gj ~�
Omaha 35 17 11�s
Philadelphia 52 41 WMA
Phoenix 89 36
4111111R'
Pittsburggh 51
Pontend, Ore. 47 39 ■,ref
Raleigh 72 48 C.
Sell Lake City 43 24
San Antonio 75 83 p"y
San Diego 80 47 cs,sar
San Francisco 58 44 phady
Seattle 48 38 share
Shreveport 71 SS tstrm
St. Louis 45 34 rain
Tuley 51 38 shwrs
Washington 54 44 ptddy
Wannest In contiguous U
85 at Ocala, Fla., on Monday
Coldest In contiguous U.
•20 at Devils Lake, N.D., on Monday
Pollution index ponday
Index: 47 A,
Pollutant: Ozone Too
Qaotl::W; Moderetw bf-1Q0; L$tfltral
Power
a Continued from Page
maining customers wit.
er.
Arkansas Power &
officials said crews
power to all incorpora
this past weekend, leap
300 scattered rural c
without power. Reside:
er restoration will be c
by Wednesday, an off.
mated.
The extent of the s
left some crewmen an
Workers from Gu
Utilities of Texas s
Coast weather nevE
much damage to ti
poles.
"I've been througl-
Trial
• Continued from Page
Robin Wadley of Jo
have submitted a 1
names and all of the (
County juvenile dete:
ter employees. They
the right to call all
nesses and witnesses
by Echols' attorneys.
Burnett moved the
Crittenden County b
concerns of,pretrial
The judgehas said
move'the trial elsew
impartial jury cou
found in Craighead C
Sheriff Larry Em
that 15 to 20 deputies
1 Aice and Jonesboro p
cers will provide secu
and nnfeida the coui
A decision on whether Eades,
liedi-St.at Inc., and D.E. Holdings
Inc. violated the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 will be made later by U.S.
District Judge George Howard
Jr., Kaplan ssaid..' '
The jury7at-first returned a -
higher -verdict, awarding each
woman $36,060 from both Eades
and the clime: Hdwever, Kaplan
,said, the,�jurpwas polled, and -
two jurors.toldHoward they dis-.
agreed-wttTt'the verdict. -
V • After,4d liberating 45 more.:
minutde-the jury returned with
torium, Little Rock. WIiATS YOUR PREFERENCE? Two photos depicting a rural.
o Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Cbr- environment were among those seen by participants in Metropi
Church, S Bible Fellowship preference Survey. The white -fenced, tree -lined curve was rate
Church, Sherwood. itive by survey participants. The white pickup at an intersects
Laski- Sal
About 1,000 iinnresidents of Pe; Lonoke and
d businesses received a very negative rating._,
Faulkner counties participat- judges and transportation-ofi,. spent;_'• said Jim M
e.d. tLthe November through_ ficials, is to develop the _20-year . Metroplan executivc
January surveys. They were to nielropolitan transportation '`Tfie VPS sessions
rank their visual preferences plan by late this year. --- = ' first opportunity. Vi!
-in=a-series of 240 color slides •-- -"We. do have doll araavaiI-=-isthesecond.''—'-•••-•.
o£xural,,•urban and suburban_ able to Central Arkansas and Public Participa,
Ftra" portati6ri=rel.ktea scenes: `tbe resid�rits'of the area no sen ta] to'quaiify fc
�et:roplan;-a board of Cen have; the: opportunity. to say tra sp6rtation= m
-teMrArkansas mayors; county-' _ho}v they want that za_oneysF7.radde- -
a verdievagainsT ine aocwr iuc-w
,balf the original amount Kaplan-.'�,-
;said.: "'�;;. �i;= - -
••=��••K. .�. - --. -' - � -- — _
asks. detaim.or order
a ked
Lassl er testified Eades s
Va_i1e
�^
- -
_
;her if slFe.,hid'ever had sexualr s+ = .� �f=,r- --irrft0nt� sp(
ablack man... - -
�t: cou11 raze 01�1=-echo 6
;intercourse:witl;
-Moore told the jury Eades asked
w,.v
_
...�= _. •�� .._ .:--:.. �: _ �4:.=,.. ..appearing a .
her if she was wearing abra:'= •�."
-
1 Te Rock 1►�ayd aim Dailey.-
he is lookin for other property
g
- _
.
Johnson also told the jury Eades_- .
asked.eity to review
;�..
owner5rty take the building off
_--.
Dr: Jean Richar
unhooked her bra and wanted for
5fafiManday
er proper procedures
his, liatlds: The order gave him
University of Ve:
know ifShe-would have sex with
w-hett
were used in issuing an order
until May 1 to rare the building
speak today on "Le
a black man: -. ,,._ ; _ . =
Eades testified'a "M*A*S'H"-
testi a
> -• .
c??de"inning the Kramer School.
Dailey made the request after
or begin repairs.
Roy, who has restored several
Environmental Affa
icy" at Ouachita B
like atm is common at
znedicat, clinics-. He defended
` r �
a meeting of Historic District
Commission members and some
building, said he didn't know
about the meeting Monday be-
versify in Arkadelp
The director of e
snapping a woman's bra strap as
a common medical joke intend-
city directors. Historic District
commissioners are upset that
tweexi the'commissioners an
city directors Dailey, Jesse Ma-
tal programs in con
the third speaker ir.
ed to break tension.
. Eades k tension. his wife,
city staff -recently called for the
school building at 715 Sherman
son Jr. and Joan Adcock.
Th►varting their ruling in the
Birkett Williams Le.
She will speak at '
Dr. Mary, Dan Eades, never ob-
St - owned by City Director
case undermines the reason for
Mabee Recital Hall
jetted to his behavior toward fe-
Hanip Roy to be razed or re-
having a commission, commis-
Earlier in the da}
male employees at the clinic.
paired. -The commissioners de-
sion members have complained.
rect a Leadership
The couple were.'co-owners.
nied Roy's request for a demoli-
They predict that other own-
Seminar at the coil
- --
Blessings . to honor
tiari permit in July. =
-The staffs condemnation or-
ers in the historic district will
also seek demolition permits by
3,580 enroll:
adoptive parents
der mieans Roy could tear down
the building whenever he choos-
going around the commission's
rulings and to the city Board of
a Harding r
es. Roy said Monday that for now
Directors.
Democrat -Gazette Sep
The Rev. Ronnie Rogers,
:Xrkansas Baptist Convention
Judge orders mental exam
of murder suspect
SEARCY—Hart
sity set a record fo
president; will host "The Cele-
oration of Blessings Saturday
oemocral-Gazene Benton Bureau
Julie Diane Heath, 18, whom
friends last saw 11 she left
rollment at 3,580 stL
crease of 152 frorr
to recognize adoptive parents in
- MALVERN —A circuit court
judge on Monday ordered Eric
s. Authorities
for Fiat Springs. Authorities
record, a univers:
Arkansas.
The event is a cooperative ef-
Randall Nance, 33, of Malvern
found her car abandoned that
night on U.S. 274 west of Malvern.
fort with American Life League
Inc. of Stafford, Va., and area
to undergo a mental examina-
tionto see if he is fit to stand tri-
A hunter found Heath's de -
RPET;CLEM
churches. It will begin at 6:30
Saturday at Fellowship
al for capital murder in the
killing of a local teen-ager.
Arkansas 171. Working on a tip,
composing body Oct. 18 offFretum*d
comp&ml-e �t�
p.m,
Bible Church, Napa Valley and
- Judge John Cole of Sheridan
(Grant County) ordered the
authorities arrested Nance at
the State Hospital on Oct.20. He
camuy moved and
��,,,,,d��
Hinson roads.
American Life League is the'
exam as requested by Nanee's
committd him-
voluntarilyOct.5, officials
a15, officials said.
=� >���ws
country's largest educational
organization, ac-
court -appointed attorneys,Phyl-
its Lemons and Larry Horton,
selfhad
self
Nance's sister, Belinda
-�h„a,y,,,d,p,e en;,,g
_"o_rs_
anti -abortion
cording to a news release.
Rich Campbell, a Fellowship
both of Malvern. Nance has re-
fused his attorneys' requests
Christopher of Baton Rouge, La.,
gave authorities a box cutter she,
171'
I A Rooms Cleaned
I And Scotch Garded
Baptist Church pastor and new
B
that he
found Dec. 26 at Arkansas
I terstate 30 Christopher
I $99 95
adoptive parent, will be guest
speaker. A complimentary . -
ner and program will b rovid-
ed. Area churches 1 urnish
the meal.
For informa ' n, c 2?58.
FACTORY
SALE
o e- so set a March
al date for Nance, although the
judge noted the daterobably
wo be can a so tome test
uits cool ai le.
ante i cuse of killing
• ad^m,.. •xx
n
,.sai nce told her where to .I
find th box cutter. I m4"°'°�` W-Vak �� '0" Ci.
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:�! n THURSDAY. JANUARY 9, 1 M pulsom
Kramer School crumbies
as city groups deba
BY KEVIN FREKING
Do 00 -Guou CRY NY ReMIN
A Little Rock commission
.'-charged with historic preset
vation has about two months to
try to prevent the demolition of
The ofd Kramer School at 715
•Sherman St_, eitherIhroUgh ap-
proval of the city Board of Di-
xectors or a court Order.
However, city code inspec-
tors declared the building a
pubiic nuisance Dec.30and the
declaration requires the Own-
er of the building, City Direc-
tor Hamp Roy, to repair or de-
moligh it by the end o0anuary,
' If Roy does neither, the case
'goes before the Little Hoek
j Board of Direct❑rs. The board
can then order the city to de-
molish it and Roy would be re-
_quired to reimburse the city.
The declaration gives Roy
the opportunity to bypass the
Historic District Commission's
July ruling that denied his at-
tempt to raze the building. The
commission ruled 4-0 to reject
'Roy's request.
City Attorney Tom Carpen-
ter said Roy told him the build-
ing won't be demolished before
the case goes before the tittle
Rock Hoard of Directors — ai-
_tbauSh Roy could do so tf he de-
sirreedd because of the nuisance
declaration.
Commissioners met in spe-
cieily called meetings Tuesday
smd Wednesday to see what
they could do to stave off the
demolition. They also voiced
-.concern that an appearance of
impropriety exists because
Roy's fellow city directors will
determine the future of the
iKramer School rather than the
- ;• commissioe. The commission is
charged with considering de-
l•..:molltlon requests In the
MacArthur Park Historic Dis-
trict.
The comm isaionera are con-
cerned about the precedent
that would be set for other cas-
es that come before them if
• their will on this case is thwart-
ed.
"The way this one has been
-handled leaves something to be
desired," Historic District Com-
mission Chairman John Bush
told the Little Rock Board of
Directors on Tuesday.
"We might as well just hang
It up if It goes through," Com-
mlasioaer Jeannette Hein-
:bockelmid earlier in the day.
But Roy said Tuesday it is
the city Board of Directors that
.:has the final say on buildings
in Little Rock. Roy, a noted
preservationist who has re-
stored more than two dozen
;buildings in Little Rock, said
he has done everything he
knows to rind somebody who
fate
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UNCERTAIN FUTURE —The decfaradon of the Kramer SdWol as a pub
ac nuisance by ume Flock codm Irmpectya"Lie Flock DYecadr Ramp
Roy ate opponunky to detndifah the bugt}kn_ Ftoy requeatoo a dernauuon
permit from the Ws Historic Ctistrtcl
CorrmW Wit in Juty. but that rsquesi
was denied. C nvntssldrtors rKtw beg" twr work Is beN cWcwrrm nwd_
would take the building off his
over the building. Roy's moat
hands.
race at efforts includeattempt-
. "Hell will heete over before
ing to get the Museum of Sci-
I'm allowed to demolish that
ence and History to take the
bullding, according to the com-
building,
mission," Roy said.
City ttaaxxppayers have allocat-
Carpeoter told commisatoa-
ed µ minion toward the con-
es on Wednesday that an over-
struc Una of it new museum,
riding concern from the city's
Greg Yielding, acting dir"-
viewpoint is public safety. if the
for of the Museum of Science
building is a safety hazard, the
and History, said the Kramer
city Board of Directors has the
Building to an option for the
right to demand it be demol-
new museum. But other options
fished, he said.
also are being explored.
Bush asked the city board
Yielding said the Museum of
Tuesday to determine who has
Science and History's board of
the authority to approve demo-
trusters will begin to review op-
litions in the historic district
tiaae J}n. 17, and a decision
around MacArthur Park and
could be made within a few
what processes are to be fol-
months.
lowed. Bush asked that the pro-
City officials said the nut•
cedural questions be cleared
"nee order Its a result of a re -
up before the building is de-
quest from City' Manager
strayed.
Charles Nlekemoo that code in -
Roy bought the Kramer
spectnrs d ete rm in e whether the
School six years ago In order to
building had potential uses for
save it. The 35,Oo4equare-foot
citygovernmeat An tion
de structure is the olst standing
Dec.13 determined it to ise '�n-
school building in the city. It
safe, unsanitary, a fire hazard
was built in the 1890s.
and detrimental to the public
Roy said no one has ex-
welfare ofthecitizens ofLlttle
pressed an interest in taking
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IRONICLE.
Historic Kramer School faces demolition
B, C. S. Heinbockel
The owner of Kramer School. little
Rock's oldest school building. has applied
for a permit to demolish the historic 1895
S'Mcture.
Owner Dr. Hampton Roy bought it in
1 S88 after a bank foreclosed on the buildin;
xnd snu_ht to rsze iL
111 houzht it from a bans: to ry to save it
.:ud noy. an eye surceon ants Little Rock
Or% Board membe:known for a long list of
hi<roric presen•ation effo.'u. " 11's not some-
rhinc 1 can do at this point:
,4itrr he bought the building in 1988 and
ex, iored the possibility of making it a mu -
,cum. he held a corrqeodon among archi-
ve: for a proposed extensive and ezpensiN
enovation of the oldest pan of the school as
a �_ra-td. walled privjte resi&nze. with a re-
re;tiny pool. It was sooty dubbed "Chateau
Rov- and drew some criticisms_
Some say Roy was stun; by the criticism.
.%5er the plan was debated 'and modified.
Chateau Roy was app; oved but never
Wined. (Roy and his form—w- wife Nancy di-
orced coax time after Lhe Cha=u plan was
ar-proved. )
And now it's Roy's a??lication for a
&-moii6on permit that has be:ome a call to
,;:ion for presen•ationis:s. Roy indicated
:`.ar he waned to bring Lhe issue to a h--.ad.
`1 ing than he wanted the building sold. a: -
cc -pied by a charitable o7;:nr ytion for rts-
ta;ation or demolished t,t -'re end of the
ear.
The hearing on his demolition pemvt ap-
plicxion is .et for July 1 befort the Unle
Rock Hisrnric District CoT=;ssion.
"in the name of prese—a:ion: Quapaw
Quaver As.ociation Prmndenr Robin Loucks
<:ud.'Ihe Quapaw Quarter Association will
lend its resources to Dr. Roy or the Line
Rock Historic District Com-
mission to help prevent the
demolition of the school.-
Rov said he listed the two-
tune for sale at S19S 500. but
said his listing went. Herschel
Bowman of Dietz and Bow-
man. reported no si.-nificant
interest. only some inquiry
about the property a-C a poten-
tial commercial site — without
the building.
However. Charles M=an. a
real estate broker who has re-
stored numerous apartments.
homes and commercial build-
ings.said he thou_ht the build-
ing could be saved. but he
hadn't heard that Re}' way mat;
to sell iL
-Its still %try savable: ?Ian
going to take an enormous
money
Man -in questioned the ask
cut t b:lieve it's worth S2()O.(
citing deterioration in the build
The roof is leaki enou-h 1h;
age has caused the floors to s
spots.
I wish Dr. Ro% would be
donate it: Marmn said.
Roy said he had talked with
h7us
eum of Science and Histc
Ari:ans2 about Lakin; on the'
"The} preen much closed 11
said. "Both felt like the; w•oul(
raising the money: -
But those familiar with the
gotiations in 1968 said that 1)
Roy imposed w-ac a major
wanted a quick derision. on
and when he didn't get a quick answer. he
wnlmueC on mpe 11
Phrnn t•y Letnrgr :•-
}Cramer $chonl: T'be oritinal and after %carp of neplect iinw.LL.-- � ---
Classroom shoµ signs of dec2v Photo by George Chambers
Framer
continued from, 5z;: r
moved.on to the plan io m:ike it his personal
residence.
Roy's wife Nb helle talked with -Ballet
Arkansas eariy Lis year about donating
Kramer. but was left
up in the air.- Phiiip Quick. executive direc-
tor of Ballet A:L-.risas. said. "We were de-
lighted that they w•erc considering donating
the building to us.-
Quid said th= w•as a" good possibility"
Ballet Arkansas could have raised money
fora 5ve-vew plan for redoing the building.
"The cost was going to be phenomenal —
like S2 millioa.- he said.'•.knd that was not
a full rrstora ioa.-
That there was a possibility that Ballet
Arkansas w•2s still interested in Kramer
seemed to be news to Rev. "I assumed there
was no interest.' Rey slid." lt's a surprise to
me."
What apparently stalled the talks was dis-
cussion about L'te Roys w•an ing to keep the
gar» to from the foundation of the original
school building — a prospect tha: would re-
quire at least pa -,;at demolition of the build-
tna.
"My wife was Ln:erested in the unite in
a pile on from t:efoua. don:' Roy said. but
he said there c ou;d ;; no strinc< anached if
Ballet Arkarti or :emo"her charity wanted
io restore the ]f t e builairtc were de-
mohshed he sad L e, woJlJ wani UN- pw:iiie.
"There we nc re--' precoridjtions:' he said.
The Roys like ate. he %jd. but Lhere is
already 4-0 ions cf cnciie on the school
ounds. ' We w c*_ld ha�•e r lent} of -ran-
he," Roy added
In addition to :Kits- an appropriate space
for Ballet k, ass`-. yls:an :a,d he thou -hi
the building could ae adapied for "upscale"
apartments. He sad the demand and the
rents are hi-h- for dow•rriown apartments
than when Maher prop*sals w ere rnade for
remaking the :+:ji �^g into apanments.
The Ljnle Ro-k Szhcwol District copped
using the school in "tie '.a:e 197N and in
1983 invited p o ca for-n :i�pti, e reuse
of it at a price of 5, The Wen -coup
Companies of New fork and Little Rock
Successfullvpro, �,.;r-' an;;.:nmeni project•
one of fi%a prod•::as mode for the building.
But Wengrour w L-, fly-)c::d difficul-
ties with other projects and wan'1 able to
build the more than 50 apartments proposed
for the school and its additions.
Tom Wilkes of Quapaw Realty. who has
exiensi%a resioration experience, wasn't as
optimistic about finding a prciiect that made
economic sense an time soon. "It needs
someone with deep pockets who loves the
building: Wilkes said
Ftndint that kind of invesior can take time.
'`We tr=d to hand on to it Wilkes said
The Capital Hotel and the Old State House
both went throush long periods when it
didn't look Ue restoring them was feasible.
'"Think of what we would have lost he said
Kra ner School at )east needs about
S20.000 put into its roof to sea] it. chicken
wire over the windows to keep out the pi-
geons and the time for an appropriate use or
owner to be found. 'A'ilkes said.
Roy said that one of the reasons he was
looking to either sell or demolish the build-
ing by the end of the year was his status as a
member of the Little Rock Board. The city
hasn't taken any enforcement action a-ainsi
him in connection with the building. he said.
but he felt uncomfortable with the siruat)on.
On a recent visit. the =ate in the securin•
fence around the school appeared to have
been forced open. Also open was door to the
auditorium. the second and sounde.Z addi-
tion to the school. An addition between the
E:\•m and the original stone and brick build-
ing appeared in the word shape. with -aping
holes in the roof and extensive water dam-
age to the floors and pressed tin ceilings.
The on-inal building has solid brick not
only on the exterior walls. which have -ran-
he trim. but also interior wall: that are tw,o to
three bricks thick. A skvlichi bathes the sec-
ond floor hall in sunshine. The on-inal
building's floors and tin cedin-s also have
suffered water damage from roof leaks but
the structure seemed sound.
architectural embellishments that were
on the main staircase have bin removed.
Doors from the building w ere stacked. ap-
parent)\ read-, to be me, ed.
Rey said the architectural details and
moldings were in storage and would be
available if a new owner were coin_ to re-
store ):scorer.
Skylight brightens end floor hall.
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useum
BY SHED YQUN7 ' .
Darr*cral Staff Writer
The Arkansas Museum of
Science and History has hired
a consultant to determine the
feasibility of building a high-
technology "Imax" theater at
the old Kramer School.
Greg Yielding, museum di-
rector of public relations and
development, said Monday
that the museum hired Mark
Peterson of the Maximum
Image Association of • Lark-
spur, Colo., last week. The mu-
seum is to pay him $12.000 to'
conduct the feasibility study.
Dr. Hampton Roy, a Little
Rock ophthalmologist: is buy-_
ing the school, at 715 Sherman
St.,' and' wants to donate it to'
the, museum.' If the museum '
decides to take Roy's offer and
can raise money for the reno-
vation, of the school, Yielding
said, the theater could bring in
revenue.and pay for operating
costs.
Yielding. said the theater
could be a tourist attraction as
well as. an. educational tool.
Imax theaters have large
screens.• .
to :stud
e' i dea
Peterson, expected to arrive
-Thursday in Little Rock, will
determine whether an Imax
theater could be built in the
Framer School, what the cost
would be, how much revenue
could be produced and
whether Little Rock could sus-
tain the theater, Yielding said.
The museum is paying for
the study from its "science
funds," which can only be used
for science projects, Yielding
said.
Also Monday, Roy said he
has given museum officials
until March 28 ",to decide
whether they will accept the
building, -,.Roy said he wanted
to close ,the., sale, by'ApriL'4_..
Roy said he is paying $150,000
for the school.
Several architects have said
they would be interested in es-
timating the costs of the reno-
vation, Yielding said.
Randy Murphy, an architect
with the Cromwell Truemper
Levy Parker & Woodsmall Inc.
architectural firm in Little
Rock. has' estimated it would
cost $1 million to convert the
building.
`Chateau Roy'..
wail to be lower
(�'A z fOfi-. I G7
A revised plan for a wall around
"Chateau Roy," the future home of
Dr. Harnpton and Nancy Roy,
"seemed more acceptable" to a Lit -
tie Rock Historic District Commis-
'_lion committee, Charles Witseil,
,architect for the project, said.
The Roys plan to renovate the
Kramer School at Seventh and
Sherman Streets. But plans for an
eight -foot -high solid wall around
'the property drew someconcern
from representatives of the Qua -
paw Quarter Association' and state
Historic Preservation Program.
Witsell said architects presented
"a, variation" of the design that
calls for a wall about two feet high
with an iron picket fence on. top
around most of the property.,.
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k firefi�3htets Eld-
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i-'1e Rock tree Dr. Namptarti tans to convert it to a
gherrnan S t m{apPor fire. royal of plans
{s being demoi-
ar, s torch Gauged of the bu'ldin9
own the hji►ding. was in a part "h
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ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT o FRIDAY, SEPTEMEER 8, 19119 • 51,
Panel �Ks eh� n Ces to old qrhni- I
BY JUDY GALLMAN
Democrat Staff Writer
Dr. liampton Ray gained
conceptual approval Thursday
for his plans to turn the his-
toric Kramer School at 715
Sherman St. into a French cha-
teau.
The city's Historic District
Commission noted 3-2 to ap-
prove Roy.'s preliminary plans
for the school, which was built
in 1895.
The commission also ap-
pointed a two -member commit-
tee to work with Roy and his
architect, Charles WitseIl, on
finalizing the project plans.
The full commission must
approve the final plans. Roy
proposes an eastern -oriented
entrance for the building. He
also plans to remove two later
additions to the school, and
add a garage and greenhouse.
The commission did not act
on Roy's request to build an 8-
foot fence around the school,
which he plans to transform
into a single-family residence.
Well known for his work
with historic preservation. Roy
Lnd his wife, Nancy-, plan to
make the renovated school
their home.
The committee, composed of
commissioners John Jarrard
and Thomas Johnson, will
work on details involving the
fence and other architectural
issues.
Commissioner Cheryl Ni-
chols said the proposed solid
fence would make the resi-
dence appear too "fortress
looking." She said she prefers
an open wrought -iron fence.
Nichols said she couldn't
support the project because it
would modify the original ar-
chitectural style of the school.
She said the commission has
used that reasoning in turning
down similar requests.
Four residents spoke in
favor of the proposal. Members
of the Quapaw Quarter Associ-
ation and the state Historic
Preservation Office gave quali-
fied support. No one spoke in
opposition.
Witsell said the project
maintained the residential
character of the neighborhood,
is a more palatable proposal
than others proposed for the
school, saves an architectural
feature and gives an economic
boost to the area.
Johnson first proposed that
the commission approve the
architect's preliminary plans
and allow Roy to return to the
Jury finds no malice in false arrest
A Pulaski County Circuit
CoUrt jury awarded 'ferry Alan
Carter $2,500 Thursday in his
lawsuit against a sheri f'f s de.p-
ury and others, but he appar-
ent1v cannot collect it.
While the jury found Carter
had been damaged from what
said was a false arre;;t. the
jury also noted the darnave
had not been inflicted with
maiiee, a necessary ingredient
to award damages.
In April, Carter sued Pu-
laski County Sheriff Carroll
-Gravett, Deputy Jim Li.nkous
a:td Sandra Linkous, a court
cIcrl.. for 850.000, contending
he was arrested Iast year in
Shelby County, Tenn., on a
bench warrant from Pulaski
County after he had been re-
leased on a $10,000 bond for
the same charge.
The sheriff's office admitted
it made a mistake. but said it
recalled the warrant 10 min-
utes after Carter was arrested,
and Shelby County authorities
only held him on unrelated
charges pending in their juris-
diction. The Pulaski County
charge against Carter, posses-
sion of a controlled substance,
was dropped one month before
lie filed the lawsuit.
commission with working
project papers. HOwever, Jar-
rard and Chairman William H.
Kennedy III said the plans be-
fore them were vague -
As a compromise. the com-
mission agreed to the concep-
tual approval and the forma-
tion of the committee to re-
duce controversial issues
associated with the design.
Jarrard and Nichols voted
against the motion. Kennedy,
Johnson and Kathleen
McNally voted for it.
Roy had talked of donating
the school to the Arkansas ]lu
seam of Science and Historc• to
use as a high technology the-
ater, but funding hasn't mate-
rialized.
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Quapaw Quarter opposes razing Kramer School.
Bank wants to rage
school built in 1895
By Jacalyn Carfagno
GAZETTE STAFF
Pulaski Bank and Trust Co.
wants to demolish the Kramer
School at Seventh and Sherman
streets, built in 1895 and Little
Rock's oldest public school build-
ing, but is facing opposition from
preservationists.
"Our position on it is just flat-out
`no,' " Jennifer Polk, executive di-
rector of the Quapaw Quarter As-
sociation, said.
The building, vacant for several
years, has been in disrepair. The
bank took title to the property as a
result of financial difficulties en-
countered by developer Sidney
Weniger, whose Schoolhouse
Apartments company had planned
to convert the historic building to
50 apartments.
Tom Wilkes, president of Qua -
paw Realty, said he hopes for a
little more time to work out a use
for Framer School. "I'm convinced
that, if we are patient, it can hap- !
pen," Wilkes said.
Wilkes said he had talked with
Pulaski Bank board chairman
James East about the school. The
bank does not want "the burden on
their heads," of spending the
money to secure the building,
Wilkes said.
East did not return a reporter's
telephone call Monday.
"I'm really concerned that we'll
lose the oldest school building in
Little Rock," said Cathy Buford, ;
the state historic preservation of-
ficer and director of the Arkansas
Historic Preservation Program.
Buford has written the MacAr-
thur Park Historic District Com-
mission, which will act Dec. 1 on
the bank's demolition request, ex-
pressing her concerns.
The commission has primary
zoning jurisdiction over a multi, _raj
construction permits' in the area.
AGENDA
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
JULY 1, 1993
5:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call
II. Finding a Quorum
III. Approval of the Minutes
IV. Item No. 1
Owner: Dr. Hampton Roy
Location: 701 Sherman -Kramer School
Request: Demolition
V. Item No. 2
Owner: Greater Little Rock Revolving Fund for
Historic Preservation; Tom Wilkes - Agent
Location: 519 East 8th Street
Request: Restoring and remodeling of front porch and
windows
VI. Review of Certified Local Government Projects
VII. Old/New Business
VIII. Adjourn
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City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 701 Sherman Little Rock Arkansas
2. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Block 3 Stevenson Addition to the Cit of Little
Roc . sw'-,, Se_ctign 2 T11 RI2W, Pulaski Coun_t_y,_Arkansas (old
P o rtv)
3. OWNER (NAME & ADDRESS): F. HaMton Roy. M.D.,
k AR
4. AGENT (NAME AND ADDRESSN: R vM-D-
1QQO Arch Street
LittleRock, AR
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION h 1
See Attached
6. CATEGORY OF CHANGE:
NOTE: To be determined by staff
7. ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS: $40,000.00
8. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All Properties Within 150 Ft.
Adjacent Property Owners None
NOTE: Form attached; Notifications must be received 10 days
prior to the meeting date; proof of notification must be
received by staff 2 days prior to the meeting date.
9. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Attache,
10. DATE OF MEETING: July 1 , 1,9 93 , 5:00 P.M.
11. SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AGENT: q- " e
12. DATE OF APPLICATION: June 1 19J
13. ACTION: Denied Deferredr r Approved^ Conditions
NOTE: Approval by the Historic Distekict Commission does not excuse
the applicant, owner or agent from compliance with any other
applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the City of Little Rock
unless expressly stated by the Commission or its staff.
Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances or policies
rests with the applicant, owner or agent.
HAMPTON Roy
1800 ARCH STREET
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206
(501)227-6980
June 1, 1993
Attachment to Certificate of Appropriateness
Kramer School Property
Item No. 5
Demolition of Kramer School --The owner has tried to sell and
give the property to appropriate entities, without success.
Members of the neighborhood have contacted the owner asking
that steps be taken. Date to begin in 1993 with completion
in four weeks. Impact upon neighborhood would produce a
vacant lot which would be available for development.
ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
PROGRAM
June 9, 1993
Ms. Molly Satterfield
Little Rock Historic District Commission
Planning Department
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Proposed Demolition of the Kramer School in Little Rock, AR
Dear Molly:
The staff at AHPP has reviewed the above referenced project and determined that
demolition of the Kramer School Building would have an adverse effect on the MacArthur
Park Historic District. The 1895 structure is the oldest public school building still standing
in Little Rock and one of the finest surviving examples of the Romanesque Revival style of
architecture in the city.
Not only would its demolition create a major hole in the surrounding streetscape, but it
could set a precedent for demolishing historic structures within the district that the
commission has valiantly fought for years.
If you have questions concerning this transmittal, please contact me at 324-9880.
Sincerely,
Cathy Buford ter
State Histori reservation Officer
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1500 Tower Building • 323 Center • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 • Phone (501) 324-9150
Fax (501) 324-9154
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Quapaw Quarter Association
1315 South Scott Street • P.O. Box 165023 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72216 • 501-371-0075 • FAX 501-374-8142
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Robin Loucks
.Er June 25, 1993
Renie Rule
viCEPRE4DFNcs
Ms. Molly Satterfield
Judith Faust
Secretary
1homasMcGowan
Rock Historic District Commission
Craig Rains
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
SECRETARY
Wally Nixon
Dear Molly:
TRFAsum
Felton Lamb
With regard to Dr. Hampton Roy's application to demolish Kramer School, the
Quapaw Quarter Association board of directors voted at its June 14th meeting to
BOARD of DatE=Rs
oppose the school's demolition. It is the QQA's belief that the building remains
Susan Gunter
salvageable, though its rehabilitation obviously will be costly, and that all
Sandra Hochstetter
possibilities for saving it have not been explored. Kramer School is. such an
Jane McNally
important landmark that we want to be certain no stones are left unturned in seeking
Carl Menyha"
a way to save it. In the meantime, to slow the building's deterioration and alleviate
Beth Peck -Cooper
some of the concerns of neighbors in the area, the QQA urges that the structure be
T. Jack Walsh
boarded and secured, that the grounds be cleaned up, and that the fence around the
William Wiedower
Robert Wilson
grounds be repaired.
Mark Zoeller
15 Yjt'u D � "
Cheryl Nichols Sincerely,
Cheryl Nichols f
Executive Director
City of Little Rock
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
July 6, 1993
F. Hampton Roy, M.D.
Arkansas Cataract Center, P.A.
1000 Medical Towers Building
9601 Life Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
RE: Kramer School Demolition
Dear Dr. Roy:
The Little Rock Historic District Commission on July 1, 1993 denied the application for
demolition of Kramer School at 701 Sherman Street.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact me at 371-6821.
Sincerely,
GA
Molly Satterfield(/
Historic Preservation Administrator
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W. I_ "BW„ Cook, II .. On behalf of. the Board, -of? ❑irectors� of the Historic Preservation.,
Fred Dietrich ,_ .•,=Alliance .- of Ar.kansa_s,"I . am:_.writing= to .express. our. -organization s-
camden f - support of the Little Rock- Historic District.. Commission's =
DnAnnEarl' Arkadel his 7Position of not allowing the demolition of Kramer School.'"i
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Shirley Goodner building in - Little Rock and is located in one of our ::most historic,
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- - neighborhoods.----- We.. feel the preservation of this structure andz•9Y'
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Arkadelphia"the historic fabric of the_ neighborhood. is of.- upmost=importance"....
Jenny Harmon
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:- to both downtown--LittWr Rock and -the- State_ of. - Arkansas. ,
Mary Ann Hollowell .aE ... _ .� r a ,:. e,..•
Helena
VeroitaHumphrcy ,We urge the LittT Roc CitY�,Board of_ Directors suportLittle Rock the
Tommy Jameson decisions and —recommendations made._' by the Historic District -
Little Rock - - _ — =
Deseie P. Kennedy COmmISSIOn - andA-help `wprevent this`F historic building._ from
Helena
John Kennett destruction.
Paragould
W. J. "Bill" McCuea w
Little Rock Thank yours advance:wfor_youUr.'consideration. _
Carl Miller, Jr. �a _ _
Little Rock
•fish Miller in
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Little Rock _ :y
Jim Pfeifer
Inde Rock Kathy Keeoao PriceDardanelle
Paul Post
Altus Landis
Dr. Stephen Recken
Little Rock Executive Director
Molly Satterfield
little Rock
Bettvones boro Sloan
Jonescc: Mr. Charles Nickerson, City Manager
Sen. Vic Snyder
Little Rock
Mark Stodola
Little Rock
Cyrus Sutherland
Fayetteville
Missy Whitfield
Lonoke
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Cathy Buford
State Historic
Preservation Officer
Post Office Box 305 0 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0305 0 Telephone 5011372-4757
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January 10, 1994
Mr. Charles Nickerson
Little Rock City Manager
City Hall, Room 203
500 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: Pulaski County - Little Rock
Demolition of Kramer School
Dear Mr. Nickerson:
ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
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Our office is extremely concerned about the city board's .ruling regarding the fate of the Kramer
School. By usurping the authority of the Little Rock Historic District Commission the board
has effectively rendered the Commission impotent, powerless to enforce its decisions concerning
the MacArthur Park Historic District. Not only will this set a precedent for demolition of other
neglected properties (creating gaps in the historic streetscapes), it will also set a precedent for
denigrating the authority of other historic district commissions throughout the state.
It is common knowledge that the city has the option of boarding and securing condemned
structures rather than demolishing them. For the city to totally disregard this option is a breach
of faith with the preservation community and can only contribute to further loss of significant
historic structures throughout the city.
Although Dr. Roy has explored various options for divesting himself of Kramer School, we feel
that there are other possible solutions:
1) Dr. Roy could donate Kramer School to a non-profit revolving fund for
preservation thereby securing a tax deduction for a charitable contribution. (The
Greater Little Rock Revolving Fund for Historic Preservation has indicated it
would accept Kramer School, providing Dr. Roy will donate it.)
2) Certified Local Government grant funds could be used to board and secure the
structures. This office (AHPP) will guarantee a CLG grant up to $20,000.00 to
secure Kramer School.
Suite 200 9225 East :Markham • Little Rock, Arkansas. 72201 • Phone (501) 324.9346
A Division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
JAN 11 '94 09:35 TO:501.3716863 FROM:DEPT.OF AR HERITAGE T-514 P.02
3) The city could accept Kramer School as it did -the Mosaic Templars Building to
save it for posterity.
Mope the City of Little Rock Board of Directors will thoughtfully reconsider its ruling in this
case for the benefit of the general public, the continuation of preservation at large, and the
repercussions this decision will have on preservation commissions statewide.
If you have questions, please contact me at 324-9880.
Sincerely,
Cathy Bufor later
State Histor reservation Officer
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cc: Sharon Priest
Hamp Roy
Jeff Sharp
John Lewellen
Jesse Mason, Jr.
Jim Dailey
Joan Adcock
Erma Fingers Hendrix
Carl F. Scheibner
Michael Keck
Linda K. Joyce
Molly Satterfield
Cheryl Nichols
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DR. HAMPTON ROY
yr 1800 SOUTH ARCH
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206
RE: KRAMER SCHOOL
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11 I �, '1' t3 It�l.•C••.•__ DEAR HAMP,
i' I� 1? ti l; 1? VA:l10 ti _ AS• A FOLLOW UP TO YOUR RECENT CONVERSATION WITH
11 +). W-N 165023_ W»w� T� CHARLES MARRATT, A BOARD MEMBER, CONCERNING THE
r.f!tle Rnrk.16 DONATION OF THE KRAMER SCHOOL TO THE GREATER
LITTLE ROCK REVOLVING FUND, I WANT TO EXPRESS
" AGAIN OUR INTEREST IN BEING CONSIDERED.
M3 D OF UIRECTORS
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IN THE THREE YEARS SINCE ITS FORMATION THE FUND
HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN PLACING TWO ENDANGERED
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PROPERTIES IN THE HANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
ti F:i'?1F.1 w E:11.i"�
PRESERVING THEM. I FEEL THE KRAMER SCHOOL IS OF
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SUCH IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY THAT FUNDS COULD
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BE FOUND TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN IT IF IT WERE
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OFFERED.
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THE FUND IS STILL YOUNG AND HAS NOT YET
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ESTABLISHED A CONTINUED SOURCE OF INCOME THAT
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WOULD ALLOW IT TO MAINTAIN A STAFF OR PURCHASE
R;WON UW(''``
PROPERTIES BUT AS A TAX EXEMPT CORPORATION, WE CAN
OFFER A CONTRIBUTOR A SOURCE OF TAX REDUCTION IN
01.':RLES + AiNtArT
EXCHANGE FOR PROPERTIES.
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YOUR PAST LEADERSHIP IN THE EFFORT TO PRESERVE OUR
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HAS NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN. I STILL
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REMEMBER SEEING YOU AND A HELPER CLINGING TO THE
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PARAPET TO THE QUAPAW METHODIST CHURCH TOWER WHILE
REPAIRING THE TERRACOTA . I HOPE YOUR VISION OF
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WHAT URBAN LITTLE ROCK COULD BE HAS NOT BEEN
CLOUDED BY THOSE WHO WOULD DISAGREE ON HOW TO
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ACHIEVE IT AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DONATE THE SCHOOL,
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THE REVOLVING FUND WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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SINCERELY,
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Qua aw Quarter Association
1315 South Scow Street ■ P.O. Box 165023 • Lirrle Rock, Arkansas 72216 • 501-371-0075 ■ FAX 501-374-8142
February 3,1994
Mr. Ken Grunewald
Deputy Director
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
1500 Tower Building
323 Center Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Dear Ken:
As we discussed yesterday, I want to "formally" suggest that at least a portion of the
$20,000 CLG grant that has been committed to Kramer School be made available to
fund, or partially fund, a feasibility study of the building. Because of the building's
deteriorated appearance, its condition easily can be used as a reason for not
considering it, for example, as a potential site for the Museum of Science and
History. Without solid information on the building's condition, we cannot set the
record straight and disprove the idea that the building is "too far gone" to save.
Please call me if you need additional information or explanation.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Nichols
Executive Director
cc: Little Rock Historic District Commission
February 4, 1994 ARKANSAS
HISTORIC
PRISE RVATION
Dr. Hampton Roy PFZ( GRA�l
1800 Arch Street
Little Rock AR 72206
RE: Funding for Securing Kramer School
Dear Dr. Roy:
In hopes of helping you as you determine the fate of Kramer School, I want to offer information
concerning the Certified Local Government program (CLG) of which the City of Little Rock is
a participating member.
The CLG program is administered by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) as
directed by the National Historic Preservation Act. Under this program the AHPP is required
to set aside a minimum of 10 % of its federal funding for grants to local governments
participating in the CLG program. These grants are used to promote historic preservation
through various projects - surveys for National Register historic districts, educational programs,
production of walking and driving tour brochures, sinage for historic districts, bricks and mortar
work on historic structures - just to name a few.
The City of Little Rock is one of our participating Certified Local Governments. As concern
for the fate of Kramer School mounts, the City has expressed interest in applying for a CLG
grant to effect the stabilization of Kramer School and fund a feasibility study for its usage.
Kramer School would certainly qualify for a bricks and mortar grant in that it is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. Our office would certainly consider a grant request of this
nature a viable project for Little Rock's CLG program in order to help save this historic
structure.
If you should have questions concerning this letter and the CLG program, please contact me at
324-9880.
S' rely
Randy Jeffery
Tax/Technical Services Coordinator
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Enclosure
cc: The Honorable Jim Dailey
Mr. Charje& Njq�g&qXj - 323 Center • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 • Phone (501) 324-9880
Fax (501) 324-9154
A Division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage