George R. Mann Building
Introduction
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This elegant building was erected in 1906 and is historically significant for its architecture and association with architect George R. Mann, who designed it and housed his offices here until about 1912. Mann designed the Arkansas State Capitol and other buildings in the state. It is considered one of the finest commercial buildings in the city and is still an office building today.
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The George R. Mann Building was built in 1906 and is a fine example of Beaux Arts architecture. Mann, who had designed the state capitol, designed the building and housed his offices here until about 1912.
Backstory and Context
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The George R. Mann building is an excellent example of the Beaux-Arts style. It features many decorative elements including fluted Ionic columns, first-floor windows surrounded by egg and dart moulding, bay windows on the second floor, and an elaborate entablature with a frieze consisting of foliated designs and medallions, and cartouches running along the top.
The building was a prestigious office location as a number of early tenants were prominent local professionals, including several doctors. The building was sold around 1912 and renamed the Urquhart Building. In the 1930s it was sold again and became the Adkins Building. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places 1983.
Sources
Goodstein, Ethel. "George R. Mann Building." National Park Service - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. December 29, 1983. https://www.arkansasheritage.com/docs/default-source/national-registry/PU0223-pdf.
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