William Ayers House

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William Ayers House
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Location820 N. 12th Street,
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Coordinates 35°23′56″N94°24′47″W / 35.39889°N 94.41306°W / 35.39889; -94.41306
Arealess than one acre
Built1888 (1888)
Architectural styleQueen Anne, Stick/Eastlake
NRHP reference No. 99000792 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 8, 1999

The William Ayers House is a historic house located at 820 North 12th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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Description and history

It is a 2+12-story, wood-framed structure, with asymmetrical massing and a variety of dormers, gables, porches, and exterior wall finishes typical of the Queen Anne style. Detailing includes vergeboard in gable ends, wall sections with decorative cut shingles, and corbelled chimney tops. It is an outstanding example of the architectural style in the city. [2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1999. [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 William Ayers House". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-03-22.