Dr. Neil Crow Sr. House

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Dr. Neil Crow Sr. House
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Location19 Berry Hill Rd., Fort Smith, Arkansas
Coordinates 35°21′28″N94°23′6″W / 35.35778°N 94.38500°W / 35.35778; -94.38500 Coordinates: 35°21′28″N94°23′6″W / 35.35778°N 94.38500°W / 35.35778; -94.38500
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1967 (1967)
ArchitectJohn Williams
Architectural styleMid-Century Modern
NRHP reference No. 100002956 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 18, 2018

The Dr. Neil Crow Sr. House is a historic house at 19 Berry Hill Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Completed in 1968, it is a good local example of residential Mid-Century Modern architecture. It was designed by John Williams, one of the founders of the University of Arkansas's school of architecture. The house has signature elements of the style, including deep overhanging eaves, unusual window placements, and the use of a variety of materials on the exterior. [2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Dr. Neil Crow Sr. House". State of Arkansas. Retrieved 2019-08-24.