Leake–Ingham Building Explained

Leake–Ingham Building
Location:926 Washington St., NW, Camden, Arkansas
Coordinates:33.5847°N -92.8439°W
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:May 2, 1975
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:75000399
Nrhp Type2:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Nrhp Type2:January 22, 2010
Partof:Washington Street Historic District
Partof Refnum:09001256

The Leake–Ingham Building is a historic commercial building in Camden, Arkansas, United States. It is located behind the McCollum-Chidester House at 926 Washington Street NW, and is part of the Ouachita County Historical Society Museum. It is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Camden. The single-story Greek Revival structure was built c. 1850 by William Leake, a prominent Camden attorney, and has a distinctive Greek temple front. It was originally located on a prominent corner of the city, at Washington and Harrison Streets. Leake operated a law practice from the building until 1866 with various partners, after which it was used to house government offices, and later Camden's first library. Threatened with demolition in the 1950s, it was moved several times before its acquisition by the historical society.[1]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

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  1. Web site: NRHP nomination for Leake–Ingham Building. Arkansas Preservation. 2014-06-08.