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Historical Photos Of Little Rock, Arkansas In The Early 20th Century

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Little Rock is the capital and the largest city in Arkansas state. The area was named “Little Rock” in 1722 by the French explorer, and the city was incorporated on November 7, 1831. After the American Civil war, the city thrived, and the population also grew rapidly. A water system was created in 1884, and two years later, electricity was introduced. At the beginning of the 20th century, the town of Pulaski Heights was incorporated in 1903. In 1908 the City Hall was opened at the corner of Markham and Broadway Streets. In the 1920s, the Broadway Bridge and Main Street Bridge were completed. Several other buildings and landmarks were constructed, including the Museum of Fine Art, Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock Zoo, and the Boyle Park. The city became a river port in 1969 with the opening of a system of locks and dams on the Arkansas River.

Here below are some historical photos of Little rock city from the early 20th century that show street scenes, landmarks, and everyday life.

#1 Pulaski County Court House, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1905

Pulaski County Court House, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1905

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#2 New Capital Hotel, Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

New Capital Hotel, Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

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#3 Main Street, Home to a number of intriguing juxtapositions, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

Main Street, Home to a number of intriguing juxtapositions, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

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#4 City Hall, With a sampler of interesting signage, and an elaborately rigged street light, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1908

City Hall, With a sampler of interesting signage, and an elaborately rigged street light, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1908

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#5 West 2nd Street residences, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

West 2nd Street residences, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

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#6 Wrapping up our tour of Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

Wrapping up our tour of Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

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#7 West 2nd Street residences, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

West 2nd Street residences, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

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#8 Hotel Marion, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1908. It was Demolished in 1980,

Hotel Marion, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1908. It was Demolished in 1980,

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#9 Main Street north from Sixth, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

Main Street north from Sixth, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

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#10 View from the Free Bridge, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

View from the Free Bridge, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

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#11 Main Street north from Sixth, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

Main Street north from Sixth, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1910

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#12 Interior of tenant farmer home, Little Rock, Arkansas, October 1935

Interior of tenant farmer home, Little Rock, Arkansas, October 1935

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#13 In the midst of that city’s school integration crisis, Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1958

In the midst of that city's school integration crisis, Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1958

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#14 Rally at State Capitol, A group protesting admission of the ‘Little Rock Nine’ to Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas, August 20, 1959

Rally at State Capitol, A group protesting admission of the 'Little Rock Nine' to Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas, August 20, 1959

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