Owings House

North Little Rock, Arkansas · 1927

Owings House

A two-story Spanish Revival house in the Edgemont development, built in 1927 by Justin Matthews. It was the first house completed there.

At a glance

The Owings House stands at 563 Skyline Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick building with classic Spanish Revival details: a tile roof, arched openings, and iron grillwork. The brick was never covered with stucco, an unusual choice for the style.

History

Justin Matthews built the house in 1927 as part of his large Edgemont development. It was the first house to be completed in that project. During the Great Depression, the original owners lost it to foreclosure. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

What you see

The house reads as a deliberate exercise in Spanish Revival vocabulary. The tile roof, arched openings, and iron grillwork are all present. The exposed brick sets it apart from many similar houses, where stucco typically covers the masonry.

Cultural significance

As the first completed house in Justin Matthews’s Edgemont development, the Owings House marks the beginning of a planned residential district in North Little Rock. Its National Register listing recognizes local architectural and historical value.

Key facts

Country: United States
City: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Coordinates: 34.7806, -92.2536
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places: 1992

Practical information & getting there

The Owings House is a private residence. View it from the street at 563 Skyline Drive, North Little Rock. No visitor facilities are on site.

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