Governor's Mansion District Along with the Villa Marre, the exterior of the
Arkansas Governor's Mansion was also featured on
Designing Women, shown as the home of
Suzanne Sugarbaker. The mansion and its grounds comprise a city block, dividing Center Street in its 1800-numbered block, and anchor the city's Governor's Mansion Historic District, encompassing many homes and businesses along and around lower Broadway. The first official residence of Arkansas's governors opened on January 10, 1950, to a week-long open house for all Arkansans. The Georgian Colonial Revival home was renovated and expanded from 2000 through 2002, reopening for the inauguration of
Mike Huckabee's second full term as
Governor of Arkansas in early 2003.
MacArthur Park Historic District The MacArthur Park Historic District, dedicated in 1981, adjoins the city's MacArthur Park along East 9th Street, including the
Arkansas Arts Center, and the circa-1840
Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal. This building in the district contains the birthplace of General
Douglas MacArthur, a foremost commander of American forces in the
Pacific Theater during
World War II.
South Main Residential Historic District The South Main Residential Historic District — nicknamed SoMa by some area locals — was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 according to the Department of Arkansas Heritage. The district, which runs along South Main Street between 19th and 24th streets, is notable for its assortment of quality late 19th and early 20th century residential architecture, including the Queen Anne, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival styles. ==Area landmarks==