Hillcrest, Arkansas
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Hillcrest is a historic neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is often referred to as the "Hillcrest Historic District" by the people that live there. Hillcrest is often thought of as the "heart of Little Rock", as it is located almost directly in the center of Little Rock and was arguably the first fully established suburb in Little Rock, and among the firsts of neighborhoods in Arkansas.
[edit] History
Hillcrest was established in the late 19th century near the center of Little Rock. Numerous houses were built of diverse architectural structures. However, only a few houses that were built in the 19th century are part of the district today. Most of what Hillcrest is today was built in the early part of the 20th century. Hillcrest started to establish itself as one of the giants in Little Rock.
[edit] Architectural styles
Many of what make Hillcrest a historic district and famous neighborhood are the sought-after houses of diverse architectural styles. Ranging from Prairie to Queen Anne style, the houses were built from all different time periods to represent Hillcrest as a different type on suburb. Here is a list of the different types of houses contained in the historic district:
- Queen Anne
- Colonial Revival
- Pyramid Cottages
- Prairie
- "Foursquare"
- Craftsman
- Craftsman Bungalow
- "Period Houses" - English Revival
- Modernistic Houses
- Commercial
