Charles R. Craig Building | |
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Location | 113 S. Main St., Bentonville, Arkansas |
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Coordinates | 36°22′16″N94°12′30″W / 36.37111°N 94.20833°W Coordinates: 36°22′16″N94°12′30″W / 36.37111°N 94.20833°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1910 |
Architectural style | Early Commercial, Italianate |
NRHP reference No. | 03000957 [1] |
Added to NRHP | September 27, 2003 |
The Charles R. Craig Building is a historic commercial building at 113 South Main Street in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. It is a brick two story building, clad in stucco and a distinctive pressed metal facade with Italianate styling. It was built c. 1900 by Charles Craig, a real estate broker and merchant. The building was later occupied by J. W. Blocker, who owned the Bentonville Apple Evaporator. It is believed that he installed the large walk-in safe on the premises. It continues to be used for housing professional offices. [2]
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. [1]
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