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Accessory Dwelling Units within Historic Districts

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.

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61st Tour of Homes-Argenta Historic District

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.

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What is a Lustron house?

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!

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A brief history of the Pike-Fletcher-Terry Mansion in Little Rock, AR

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.

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The Quapaw Quarterly Chronicle, April 2026

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 ...

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