Worthen Bank Building

The Worthen Bank Building is a two-story limestone structure in downtown Little Rock completed in 1928 and reflecting Neoclassical design principles. The facade features three window groupings per side on the second floor, with a central entrance that anchors the overall composition.

The structure was designed in 1928 by George R Mann, the architect who created the Arkansas State Capitol building. It was commissioned for the Worthen Bank, which had been established decades earlier in 1877.

The building reflects architectural traditions popular in American banking during the 20th century, with clean lines and solid proportions that conveyed financial stability. The limestone facade still shows the craftsmanship expected of major financial institutions at that time.

The building sits at the corner of Main and Fourth Streets, making it easy to locate and view from the street. The downtown location means there are multiple ways to approach the site and observe the exterior design.

In 1969 the banking complex was repurposed by television station KATV and converted into broadcasting studios. The station incorporated its Circle 7 logo directly into decorative iron grating installed at the entrance.