Johnson Switch Building Explained

Johnson Switch Building
Location:3201 Main St., Johnson, Arkansas
Coordinates:36.1336°N -94.1667°W
Architecture:Early Commercial
Added:February 26, 1999
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:99000251

The Johnson Switch Building is a historic commercial building in 3201 Main Street in Johnson, Arkansas, USA. Built in 1904, it is a single-story structure with a pressed-metal facade designed to resemble brickwork, and a gable roof obscured by a stepped parapet. Named for a nearby railroad switch, it is the oldest surviving commercial building in the small community's downtown area.[1]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: NRHP nomination for Johnson Switch Building. Arkansas Preservation. 2015-04-08.