Union Life Building
Union Life Building, Office building in downtown Little Rock, United States
Description
Union Life Building is an eleven-story office structure in downtown Little Rock located at 212 Center Street. Terra cotta tiles, glass facades, and ornate cornices decorate its lower levels, creating a distinctive facade.
History
Architect George R. Mann designed this building between 1911 and 1916 using the Chicago School style. It rose during Little Rock's downtown expansion in the early 1900s.
Culture
The building displays brick walls and segmented arch windows that reflect early 20th-century commercial design preferences. These features remain visible to anyone walking through downtown.
Practical
The building is located in the downtown business district and is easy to reach on foot. It remains an active office space with good accessibility from surrounding streets.
Did you know?
This structure stands as the primary example of Chicago School architecture in Little Rock and earned National Register status in 1981. Its recognition highlights the rarity of this architectural movement in the region.
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