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Sandwich in History today at the Dan Stowers Building

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Dan Stowers Office Building_tour_tnThe monthly architectural history program “Sandwiching in History” visits the Dan Stowers Office Building, located at 1516 West Third Street.

Architect Dan F. Stowers, Sr., designed this Mid-century Modern building in 1960 to house his firm. Somewhat unassuming from Third Street, the Stowers Building was oriented to take advantage of the view to the north and provide natural light for the drafting room.

Although the majority of the building’s walls are solid masonry, the northern elevation is composed of a glass curtain wall. This provided the perfect amount of indirect light for the drafting room. Panels of screen block on the building’s eastern side shield an exterior staircase and create an interesting detail.

Sandwiching in History is a program of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage.

 

Mid-Century Modern architecture in Little Rock is on tour today

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qqa mcmOn Sunday, October 12, the QQA will host the first-ever tour of mid-century modern architecture in Little Rock. The tour will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Tower Building, 323 Center Street. Tickets are $15 for QQAmembers, $20 for nonmembers.

Guests will be viewing 10 prime examples of this often overlooked architectural style in the downtown area by trolley, with interior tours of 3 locations. .

Tickets may be purchased by calling (501)375-0076 or clicking here. Space is limited, reserve seats now.

The tour is sponsored by Delta Capital Partnership.

The Quapaw Quarter Association’s mission is to promote the preservation of Little Rock’s architectural heritage through advocacy, marketing and education.

Incorporated in 1968, the QQA grew out of an effort to identify and protect significant historic structures in Little Rock during the urban renewal projects of the early 1960s. Throughout its existence, the QQA has been a driving force behind historic preservation in Greater Little Rock.