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STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. One.
DATE: September 12, 2011
APPLICANT: George DeRoeck
ADDRESS: 1301 Cumberland
COA REQUEST: Iron fence
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located at 1301 Cumberland.
The property's legal description is "Lot 1, Block 48,
Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas."
This house was built in ca. 1885. The 2006 survey form
states: "This simple Tudor style structure has arched
openings, large dominant chimney and steep roof slopes
typical of this style." It is considered a "Contributing
Structure" to the MacArthur Park Historic District.
This application is for the installation of an iron fence.
The fence will be 34-36" tall. It will be installed along the
Cumberland Street frontage, the western portion of the
13th Street frontage, and part of the south property line
starting at the southwest corner of the property. The
existing fence at the northwest corner of the house will be
reinstalled along the 13th Street frontage.
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On September 3, 2008, a COC was approved and issued
to Karen Butler Miller Reddig for the painting of the non -masonry portions of the rear structure.
It also acknowledged her restoring the two windows on the west fagade of the house that were
under enforcement.
On September 11, 2008, a COC was approved and issued to Karen Butler Miller Reddig for the
painting of the trim on the main house.
On May 8, 2006, a COA was issued to Karen Butler Miller Reddig for an amendment to the
COA per the letter issued by the City Attorney's office for violations of the previous COA.
On February 12, 2004 a COA was issued to Karen Butler Miller Reddig for addition of a
secondary structure.
The Neighborhood Loan Fund focuses on low and moder-
ate income historic neighborhoods in need of revitaliza-
tion and stabilization. The fund is used to purchase en-
dangered properties which are developed for owner occu-
pied affordable housing and to make rehabilitation loans
to owners who cannot get conventional financing due to
income level and/or the condition of the building and
area. Funds are committed on a short-term basis and are
"revolved" back into the capital fund when a building is
resold or as loans are paid back. Seventy -percent of the
contractors used for projects are minority -owned and/or
women -owned and reside in the neighborhoods that the
Revolving Fund serves. Since 1982, the Neighborhood
Loan Fund has invested over $7.4 million in low and
moderate income neighborhoods for 460 building restora-
tions, including the renovation of 46 previously aban-
doned buildings. This has leveraged over $23.75 million
in additional fmancing. .
Endangered propertie&such as the
Woodruff House at 1017E. 8"' Stree In Bloomington, Indiana a non-profit organization,
could benefit from a Revolving Fur: Bloomington Restorations Inc., started a revolving fund in
program. 1980 with $63,800 in Community Development Block
Grant funds through the City of Bloomington. The organi-
zation committee then began making loans from the fund
to owners of historic buildings. As of 2009, the organiza-
tion has made some 37 loans totaling more than one and a
quarter million dollars for restoration projects in the city
and county.
Providence and Bloomington illustrate two approaches to
successful Revolving Fund programs and there are many
others across the country. The Quapaw Quarter Associa-
tion (QQA) is encouraged to start such a program in coor-
dination with the city. A Revolving Fund program could
benefit the QQA not only through increased visibility and
hands-on work in the communit ut Wcould also serve as
a source of funding for additional staff and programs as
part of overall program management.
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PROPOSAL:
The fence will be made of tubular steel. There will be a 2" square steel post every seven feet.
The rails are one -inch square tube. The vertical pickets are one-half inch and face welded to
the rails. The existing fence, which has one-half inch square pickets, will be modified and
places by the 13th Street entrance. The fence will be painted a satin black.
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Existing fence in front yard to be moved.
Sketch of fence to be installed.
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WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION BASED OFF OF INTENT AND GUIDELINES
The guideline state on page 66: 3. Fences and Retaining Walls:
Iron, wood, stone, or brick fences or walls that are original to the property (at least 50
years old) should be preserved. If missing, they may be reconstructed based on
physical or pictorial evidence. Sometimes a low stone or brick wall supports an iron or
wooden fence.
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Goal — Promote Building Rehabilitation By Easing Home
Occupation Standards
One of the trends occurring across the country is the in-
crease in the number of home offices and businesses. This
trend is expected to continue in coming decades. Using
part of the first floor for an office in a two-story dwelling
is becoming frequently common for pre-1960 homes.
Houses particularly well suited for such combination resi-
dences/home offices will have side by side housing units
or separate upstairs and downstairs units.
Little Rock's Zoning Ordinance allows for home occupa-
tions under certain conditions. These conditions include
no more than 49% or 500 square feet of the dwelling to be
used for office space, no outside employees, and no traffic
generated in greater volume than would normally be ex-
pected in a residential neighborhood. Home occupations
also need to provide parking off the street. In order to in-
crease investment and rehabilitation of Little Rock's older
dwellings, these limitations should be amended. The 49%
of square footage should be rnaintaineut the limit of
500 square feet should be removed. One employee on the
premises should also be allowed. This approach to home
offices is becoming increasingly common in recognition
of demographic trends and the rise in self employment
and outsourcing.
Dwellings in Little Rock's historic dis-
tricts should have more flexibility in
their use as home occupation busi-
nesses (129 Thayer Street).
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Fencing material should be appropriate to the style and period of the house. Cast iron
fences were common through the Victorian period and should be retained and
maintained. Wrought iron and bent wire fences are also historic.
Wood picket fences may be located in front, side, or rear yards, generally following
property lines. They should be no taller than three feet (36') tall: pickets should be no
wider than four inches (4N) and set no farther apart than three inches (3"). The design
shall be compatible with and proportionate to the house.
Wood board privacy fences should be located in rear yards. They should be no taller
than six feet (72'), of flat boards it? a single row (not stockade or shadowbox), and of a
design compatible with the structure. The privacy fence should be set back from the
front facade of the structure at least halfway between the front and back walls.
Chain -link fences may be located only in rear yards, where not readily visible from the
street, and should be coated dark green or black. Screening with plant material is
recommended.
Fences should not have brick, stone, or concreteRu
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piers or posts unless based on pictorial or, .: ; = _ k ?
physical evidence. Free-standing walls of brick,
stone, or concrete are not appropriate.
New retaining landscape walls are discouraged in
front yards. Certain front yards that are in close
proximity to the sidewalk may feature new walls
that match the materials of the building and be
consistent with historic walls in the neighborhood.
Landscaping walls should match the materials of
the building and be consistent with historic walls
in the neighborhood.
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Existing fence at front porch
The fence that is proposed is different from the fence that is located on the front porch, which is
also different from the fence that is to be modified and moved to the side of the structure along
13th Street. (There is a similar fence to the one proposed at the southeast corner of 13th and
Scott Streets, although the fence there is more ornate than the one proposed here.) Since this
is to be a new fence, it may be appropriate for the fence at the street to be different from the
fence at the front porch.
In the letter from the applicant dated August 16, 2011, the applicant states that the existing
fence will be modified and placed at the end of the proposed fence. The applicant has not
stated how that fence will be modified. If the fence materials were to be used to create more
linear footage of the new proposed fence, that could be appropriate. Staff does not feel that it is
appropriate have three discernable types of fencing on the property. Staff does support the
addition of the proposed fence in the locations noted on the submitted plan as shown at the end
of this report. Staff does not support additional locations of fences that are not shown in the
submitted plans.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS AND REACTION: At the time of distribution, there were no
comments regarding this application.
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IX. GOAL —INCREASE EFFECTIVENESS OF CITY AGENCIES AND
ORGANIZATIONS
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Additional`�eighborhood&puch as
Broadino � ay choose to approve
protectiveal ordinance districts
in the future and increase the re-
sponsibilities of the HDC (1 S Arch -
wood Drive).
Historic preservation in Little Rock is promoted and ad-
ministered through the efforts of the city's Planning and
Development Department, Historic District Commission,
and Capitol Zoning District Commission. Organizations
such as the Quapaw Quarter Association, Downtown Lit-
tle Rock Partnership, and neighborhood associations all
play an important role in advocacy for preservation and
tourism- promotion. Historic preservation benefits when
these government, non-profitjand private entities coordi-
nate their efforts and focus on strategies to make their
work more efficient. The following actions are recom-
mended to increase the effectiveness and profile of his-
toric preservation agencies and organizations in the city.
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Action - Increase the Size and Role of the Historic Dis-
trict Commission and Its Operations
The Little Rock Historic District Commission undertakes
a wide variety of activities on behalf of the community.
The HDC members are appointed and serve based on
their knowledge of historic preservation and commitment
to the city. One of the most important actions of the HDC
is the consideration of appropriate rehabilitation and new
construction in the city's local ordinance district. The
only existing local ordinance district is MacArthur Par,
but it is anticipated that additional areas will be desig-
nated as historic or conservation districts in the years to
come)requiring increased responsibilities for HDC re-
view
In order to increase the effectiveness of the HDC, it is rec-
ommended that the current five -member commission be
expanded to seven or nine members. Most cities azra '-�
.te_&o*aUy the size of Little Rock have at least seven
members on their historic district commissions. This num-
ber helps to insure that a quorum will be available at most
meetings and also increases the experience and perspec-
tive of the commission. The city's historic preservation
ordinance should be revised within the next year to reflect
this change.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions:
1. Obtaining a building permit.
2. Removal of the existing fence at the northwest corner of the house with the first phase of
the fence installation.
3. Gate and gateposts shall be same height as the fence. Gateposts may be larger in
width, but not in height to the other posts.
COMMISSION ACTION: September 12. 2011
The applicant was offered a deferral since there were five or less commissioners present and
the applicant stated that he wanted to hear his item at the meeting. Staff made a brief
presentation to the Commission and stated that the Staff recommendation was forthcoming.
Dr. George DeRoeck, the applicant, made a short presentation to the commission. He stated
that the fence in the application was Victorian, but he stated that he could not find a "Tudor"
fence but thought that this fence was suitable. He stated that other fences in the area were
more ornate than this one proposed. He wants to improve his property.
Commissioner Wiedower clarified where the fence was to be located. Commissioner Randy
Ripley asked about the other fence that was to be reused. Dr. DeRoeck stated that it was an
office and that he did not live there. He stated that he worked with Accent Iron Works to come
up with the design. Commissioner Ripley clarified whether the fence was and stated that code
did not dictate that a fence be on the front porch.
Commissioner Vanlandingham commented that the fence could be taken down. Dr. DeRoeck
said that he had intended to keep the porch railing but add new. Chairman Marshall Peters
asked if the south side of the fence was to go back to the wood fence on his property. He
stated yes. To clarify for the commission, the proposed fence will start on the south property
line at his 6' wood fence, go along south property line to Cumberland Street, along Cumberland
Street to the street corner (including a gate), along 13th street to the rear of the house, and then
return to the house at the corner as shown on the drawings.
Mr. Minyard stated that the Staff Recommendation was to support the fence as filed, in the
location as specified in his meeting but not to support the reuse of the fence that is to be
removed anywhere on the property along with the gate and post comments in the printed
recommendation.
Commissioner Ripley questioned the functionality of reusing the fence at the driveway in the
rear from a functional and aesthetic standpoint.
Dr. DeRoeck amended his application to remove the use of the existing fence and to place it
where described in he meeting.
No persons spoke in the public comment stage.
Commissioner Wiedower made a motion to approve the application as amended by the
applicant and Commissioner Ripley seconded the motion. It was approved with a vote of 4
ayes, 1 absent and 2 open positions.
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The HDC conducts its review of properties using pub-
lished and adopted design guidelines. The current guide-
lines were revised in 2006 and address rehabilitation and kp
new construction in the only existing local ordinanc ie
trict, MacArthur Park. Design guidelines are updated peri-
odically to clarify the review process, address new materi-
als, or to reflect a new approach to a design issue. In
2009, the HDC was conducting an internal review of its
policies and revisions to the existing guidelines may be
forthcoming. Overall, the current guidelines are consistent
with those in use by many other communities across the
country and no major revisions are recommended.
If additional areas are included as local ordinance dis-
tricts, the existing MacArthur Park design guideline man-
ual should be revised to serve as guidelines for these areas
as well. Rather than create new design guideline manuals
for each new overlay district, a more cost effective ap-
proach would be to create one set of guidelines to govern
all of the city's residential districts. The residential guide-
line manual could then be used by the staff and HDC as
additional local ordinance districts are approved. This ap-
proach is often used in cities such as Little Rock and pro-
vides for clear and consistent review and decision mak-
ing.
Expanding the HDC to seven or nine members also pro-
vides the opportunity to streamline the nomination of The MacArthur Park Design Guideline
properties to the National Register. As a Certified Local Manual provides recommendations on
Government, Little Rock can nominate propert'es directly 'Sign issues such as preserving origi-
to the National Register office in Washingtorl�s porches (top) and avoiding porch
In order to do this, the HDC enclosures (bottom).
must have the proper expertise on the board such as archi-
tectural historians and historians who meet federal re-
quirements. Expanding the HDC has the potential to add
these individuals who could conduct the review of nomi-
nations prepared in the city.
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DISTRICT Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
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APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATE
1. Application Date: 'T U ly 100 07,511
2. Date of Public Hearing:_ SeeT. I . A0I.I _ at 5:00 p.m.
3. Address of Property: / 3 0 I U,* Lest n „
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6. Owner's Agent: (Printed Name, Address, Phone, Email):
7. Brief Project Description: L,r7 111c %A ,;2 1
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8. Estimated Cost of Improvements: X ,9' O
9. Zoning Classification: Is the proposed change a permitted use? (S�G No
10. Signature of Owner or Agent
(The owner will need to authorize any Agent or person representing the owner at the public hearing).
NOTE: Should there be changes during construction (design, materials, size, etc.) from the approved COA,
applicant shall notify Commission staff and take appropriate actions. Approval by the Commission does not
excuse applicant or property from compliance with other applicable codes, ordinances or policies of the city
unless stated by the Commission or staff. Responsibility for identifying such codes, ordinances, or policies rests
with the applicant, owner, or agent.
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(This section to be completed by staff):
Little Rock Historic District Commission Action
—.Denied _ Withdrawn _ Approved _ Approved with Conditions __ See Attached Conditions
Staff Signature: Date:
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Revised 7/2009
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Action — Improve the Knowledge and Expertise of the Re-
view Boards Through Regular Training
Members of the Historic District Commission and Capitol
Zoning Design Review Committee are expected to have
certain levels of expertise in architecture and historic
preservation. However, new members often need some
level of training and orientation as to how these review
bodies operate, what kinds of decisions they have typi-
cally made in the past and how they generally approach
design review requests. Long-term members of these re-
view bodies also need regular updates and training in or-
der to keep up with new materials for rehabilitation, make
their decisions as consistent as possible, and share knowl-
edge among members in other communities.
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) pro-
vides training for HDC members several times a year.
HDC members should make it a priority to take advantage
of these training sessions as often as possible. The AHPP
annually sponsors the Arkansas Preservation Conference,
in conjunction with the Historic Preservation Alliance of
Arkansas. In recent years, the state office has also hosted
a CAMP (Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program)
the day before the state conference
Additionally, k-6p spo sors 2-3 trainings per year on
me advan ed topics Pent past resources, demolition
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by neglect iese are typically geared toward staff, but
commissioners are encouraged to attend as well. The City
of Little Rock is encouraged to apply for grant funding to
send their staff to these quarterly training meetings, and
their commissioners to CAMP.
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Commissions supports the work of re-
view boards and commissions such as
in Little Rock.
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training for historic district commis-
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Over the past several years the Arkansas Historic Preser-
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Little Rock HDC to travel to the f
the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. This
nation-wide organization supports the work of design re-
view boards and commissions across t e ,country through
an on-line list -serve, newsletters an i-annual eenfef-
tee. The city and state should continue to apply for
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August 22, 2011
Mr. Brian Minyard
Department of Planning and Development
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Mr. N inyard,
Per the application, I am sending a cover letter regarding.changes proposed at 1301 Cumberland
Street. Specifically, as I forwarded information to this end, I am anticipating installing a
Victorian -style fence approximately 34 inches tall around the property. There is a property
approximately 100 yards to the south that has a fence the same size from the 1890's.
"There is currently a steel fence butting from the front entrance which was placed to prevent
pedestrians from "cutting through" the yard when walking from Cumberland Street to 130 Street
requiring pedestrians to walk on the sidewalk. This fence will no longer be necessary and I
anticipate having it placed at the hack entrance on 13'" Street at the end of the proposed new
fencing.
As per the requirements, I have obtained information from residents within 150 feet of the
property. In addition, the residents were sent letters regarding the proposed change and I have
here to date not received any questions or concerns from the residents. In addition, a letter was
sent to the Arkansas Department of Highway and Transportation also informing them of the
proposed changes, as two sides of the property are within 150 feet.
As per the letter, the fence is to be made of tubular steel. The proposed cost is approximately
$5,800 and will be completed in stages, as 1 can afford it. As indicated on the drawing, there will
be a gate in place, as well. It is my understanding that the posts will be set in concrete though
the concrete will not be visible due to grass around the foundations. At this point, the color is to
be dull satin black. There are a couple antique white fences in the neighborhood though the
black fence is in keeping with the one closest to my property.
The work is to be done by Accent Ironworks of Benton and they are a reputable dealer in this
area.
If you have other questions, please contact me at the office (501) 376-2205 or on my cell (870)
530-0933.
1 look forward to meeting with you on September 12, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the boardroom at City
Hall.
George NI. De3toeck, Psy.D.
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Cover Letter
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Action — Improve Enforcement Provisions in the Historic
Districts
Little Rock is unusual in that it has two historic districts
with two separate review boards for each district. The
Capitol Zoning District Commission was created in 1975
by the Arkansas Legislature to protect neighborhoods
around the Governor's Mansion and a State Capitol.
Both the Mansion and the Col �s require design
review for construction projec well as review for pro-
posed land uses. The Little R ck Historic District Com-
mission was created in 1981 and conducts design review
in the local ordinance districts which currently consists of
MacArthur Park.�� (/
In the Capitol Zoning District (CZD) property owners are
required to get a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) or
a Design Review Permit (DR) prior to getting a Building
Permit from the City of Little Rock. Property owners are
also required to get a Certificate of Compliance (CC)
prior to getting a Building Permit from the City. Most ap-
plications can be approved on a staff level with only those
proposals involving new construction, variances, condi-
L'/ional user land uses not allowed by right having to be
leviewed and permitted by the CZD Commission itself.
operty owners who conduct work without a permit or
dedeviate
from the provisions of their permit are in violation
1pf the CZD requirements. In those cases, the CZD may
W zaquimthe City of Little Rock Code Office to issue a Stop
cot Work Order until the violation is resolved; the CZD may
list the property in violation and not issue any additional
permits on said property or any other property in the dis-
trict owned by the owner of the property in violation until
said violation is resolved; and/or the CZD may file a law-
suit against the property owner if all efforts to resolve the
violation go unheeded. This process is potentially expen-
sive and time consuming and can result not only in work
detrimental to historic buildings as well as deterioration
and neglect, but an injurio s reputation to the State
Agency (CZ as N.
To counter this problerrobe Commission should seek leg-
islation that would allow it to have enforcement fines and
penalties in keeping with those of Little Rock's HDC.
This change is recommended since it would create a uni-
form approach to enforcement within both the Capitol
Zoning District and local ordinance districts.
Strong enforcement measures help pre-
vent demolition by neglect and ensur-
ing that rehabilitation is completed in
accordance with a COA.
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August 16, 2011
Brian Minyard
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201-1334
RE; Victorian Fence to be installed at 1301 Cumberland Street
Dear Mr. Minyard,
The drawing notes 2" by 2" stud post tube (large one every 7'). The horizontal bottom tube is
1" by 1". The vertical tube is %" by %" face welded. The other fence is to be modified and
placed by the 1.3` 1 Street entrance.
If feel free to contact me if you should have other questions.
Sincerely,
55� , 4'k'(4 J
George PA. Del?oeck
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Vacant space in downtown historic
buildings offers potential for loft apart-
ments and condominiums (320-322 S.
Main Street).
Action — Conduct a Base Survey of Downtown to Identify
Preservation Opportunities
The city's Planning and Development Office and the
Downtown Little Rock Partnership should either inde-
pendently or jointly conduct an analysis of downtown to
provide base data on historic buildings. This base data
should include information on each National Register -
listed or —eligible property including current status, devel-
opable square footage, available parking and potential for
sale or lease by the owner. While some of this informa-
tion is currently available, the purpose of this base survey
would be to oordinate the data m ket his
otoric build -
in 'n tdually or collectively? nngg particular blocks.
The added financial incentive of the state rehabilitation
tax credit will be an extra stimulus for investment in his-
toric buildings in the years to eo�nd having base sur-
vey data would assist in their market�g4d promotion.
A downtown survey would identify properties listed on the Na-
tional Register, their condition and available space for reha-
bilitation (Federal Reserve Bank, 123 W. Third Street).
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Action —Expand Heritage Tourism Opportunities
One of Little Rock's achievements in the past decade has
been its tourism development. Little Rock has become a
"Destination City" with the opening of the Central High
School National Historic Site, the Clinton Presidential
Center, and the development of the River Market District.
There are also numerous historic homes tours available in
MacArthur Park and the Governor's Mansion Historic
Districts sponsored by the Quapaw Quarter Association.
National Historic Trails efforts are also underway to iden-
tify sites associated with the Trail of Tear vznVV xCivil
War tour of Little Rock is also available.
Currently, most heritage tourism opportunities are down-
town and in the MacArthur Park and Governor's Mansion
Historic Districts. The city's other historic districts should
be highlighted and connected by driving and walking L
tours in the years to come. Hillcrest, Central High�io
the Heights, Dunbar and other neighborhoods possess
buildings of notable architectural and historical signifi-
cance worthy of inclusion in driving and walking tours.
The neighborhoods of Broadmoor and Briarwood also
appeal to those with an interest in 1950s architectur rid
driving tours should be developed for these areas.
Another opportunity for heritage tourism is developing
walking and driving tours for the city's historic cemeter-
ies. Mount Holly, Oakland, and Calvary cemeteries con-
tain exceptional examples of funerary art and monuments
of the 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to their sty-
listic and artistic merits, these cemeteries also contain the
graves of many of Little Rock's leading citizens. The de-
velopment of additional tour materials for these historic
sites is highly recommended.
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The QQA has developed excellent
walking tours for the Governor's
Mansion Historic District including
the Mount Holly Cemetery.
Calvary Cemetery features many sig-
nificant examples of mortuary art and
statuary.
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