HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC1987-002 Letter To the Commissioners From Quapaw Quarter Association 05/27/1987QUAPAW QUARTER ASSOCIATION
Greater Little Rock's historic preservation organization
May 27, 1987
MacArthur Park Historic District
Commission
c/o Mike Dooley
Department of Comprehensive Planning
City Hall Annex
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Commissioners:
The Quapaw Quarter Association recommends that the
MacArthur Park Historic District Commission deny the
application of The Cashion Company for demolition of
the historically significant Bossinger House at 609-
611 East Capitol.
This house stands on the edge of the MacArthur Park
district in an area where historic structures are
particularly vulnerable. Demolition at this site would
erode the district boundaries and place the district in
jeopardy.
The Bossinger House was built in 1896 and is a well-
preserved example of Queen Anne style architecture.
The QQA is convinced that the Cashion Company could
restore this beautiful structure and join it to their
current office space next door. It could be a neigh -
hood landmark, making it an asset to any business.
Although we encourage businesses to locate in the Quapaw
Quarter and we do not want to force the Cashion Company
to move, the QQA,, believes that demolition of this house
is not the only solution to the company's need for more
office space.
Again, the QQA strongly opposes this demolition and
urges the Commission to deny the application.
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0;eanette Krohn
Executive Director
1315•-South Scott a P.O. Box 1104 . Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 0 501-3 71-0075