Historic Preservation in Greater Little Rock October 2026 In this edition: 2026 Greater Little Rock Preservation Award Winners Committee reports Historic Kirby House fire and proposed Scipio Jones House legislation Education committee outreach Summer Events and Membership A brief look at selling your Arkansas Historic Tax Credits
Supporters will gather to celebrate the 2026 awardees at the QQA’s Annual Membership Meeting on November 12 at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.
Noland Blass was a prominent Little Rock architect working with modern and "Wrightian" inspired designs in the Mid Century. Blass designed many homes in Little Rock, Arkansas, one of which QQA Members toured during a "Summer Supper" event in 2026. The Brown house, built for Stephen and Virginia Brown in 1964, is a unique home design, catering to the natural terrain of the lot.
In this addition; Committee reports Development and Membership Recap of 61st Tour of Homes Greater Little Rock Preservation Award nominations open Save the Dates
Historic Districts are home to a diverse set of housing stock. From large estate homes to small cottages and to even smaller carriage house apartments, historic districts offer a unique neighborhood layout. Older buildings and neighborhoods contribute significantly to the environmental, economic, social, and emotional health of neighborhoods and their residents.
Step through time and explore eight different era's of Arkansas history, accompanied by tasty bites that represent the time periods! Hosted by Jennifer Carman and Kat Wilson at the Mills Davis House, an Italianate Little Rock home built in 1878.
On Mother's Day weekend of 2026, the QQA welcomed almost 700 guests into a total of 12 historic properties across Argenta, North Little Rock, AR. For over 60 years, the QQA has worked to preserve and celebrate Greater Little Rock’s historic places. One of our most impactful outreach and education efforts is our annual Tour of Homes.
Lustron houses were prefabricated enameled steel houses developed in the post-World War II era United States. By the end of 1949 twelve Lustron houses had been shipped to Arkansas. It is known that at least three of the houses were shipped to Little Rock, and at least one each went to North Little Rock, West Helena, and Pine Bluff. It is unknown where the other six homes were shipped. QQA members were invited to tour this recently purchased property on Skyline drive in our 5H Program: History, Happy Hour, and Heavy Hors d'oeuvres!
The Pike-Fletcher-Terry House has been widely recognized as an architectural landmark since its construction in 1840. It has housed several prominent Arkansas families and served as a school and museum. The house hosted the Women’s Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools (WEC) during the aftermath of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Although the house was remodeled several times, it retains much of its original Greek Revival character. The Pike-Fletcher-Terry House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1972.
The Quapaw Quarter Chronicle Historic Preservation in Greater Little Rock Tour of Homes Addition April 2026 In this addition: Commitee reports Federal Historic Preservation Fund 61st Tour of Homes In Memoriam: John P. Gill and Sandra Taylor Smith Save the ...