W. H. Young House

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Location316 Meador Ln., Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Coordinates 34°7′32″N93°2′21″W / 34.12556°N 93.03917°W / 34.12556; -93.03917 Coordinates: 34°7′32″N93°2′21″W / 34.12556°N 93.03917°W / 34.12556; -93.03917
Arealess than one acre
Built1921 (1921)
Architectural styleAmerican Craftsman
NRHP reference No. 06000842 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 20, 2006

The W. H. Young House is a historic house at 316 Meador Lane in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The two story wood-frame house was built in 1921 for the William Hatley Young family, and is a high-quality locally rare example of the American Craftsman style of architecture. It exhibits the classical elements of this style, including exposed rafter ends, a deep porch with knee bracing, and a large second-story dormer. [2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. [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 W.H. Young House". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2014-08-17.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)