Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District

Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. The district encompasses 31 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in a medical complex for veterans. The complex was built between 1935 and 1950, and includes representative examples of Colonial Revival and Mission/Spanish Revival style architecture.

History[edit | edit source]

The Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District was established in 1935 as a part of the New Deal programs initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The hospital was designed to provide medical care to veterans, particularly those who had served in World War I. The hospital complex was expanded in the 1940s to accommodate the increasing number of veterans from World War II.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

The architectural styles of the buildings within the district are predominantly Colonial Revival and Mission/Spanish Revival. The Colonial Revival style is characterized by symmetrical facades, multi-pane windows, and decorative entranceways. The Mission/Spanish Revival style is characterized by stucco walls, red tile roofs, and arched windows and doorways.

Significance[edit | edit source]

The Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District is significant for its association with the development of veterans' healthcare in the United States. It is also significant as a representative example of the architectural styles and construction techniques used in the mid-20th century.