It’s not by chance that downtown Little Rock has come back to life over the past few years. Revitalization efforts in the area have come about thanks to a team of dedicated natives, and Cromwell Architects Engineers has played a huge role on that team.
Even as Cromwell celebrates its 130th year, there is still much work to be done here and across the state. To raise awareness of this need, Cromwell is partnering with the Old State House Museum to present a new exhibit titled “Lost + Found: Saving Downtowns in Arkansas.”
In the spotlight will be images and drawings of both Arkansas’ most endangered buildings, as well as some of Cromwell’s greatest preservation success stories. Pieces include Little Rock City Hall, the old Fulk-Arkansas Democrat Building (pictured above) and St. Joseph’s Home for Children. Some of the displayed artwork will be rarely seen originals from Charles L. Thompson, one of Cromwell’s most influential founding partners.
“Lost + Found” will be on display at the Old State House Museum from Nov. 13 through Dec. 11, and will present various programs, offering further insight into the preservation efforts. On opening night, the museum will extend its hours until 8 p.m., and on Dec. 5, guests can attend a Brown Bag Lunch Lecture by Cromwell’s Dan Fowler on the firm’s long history. You can also learn more on the museum’s blog, as it is updated weekly to provide more information on the exhibit.
Click here to read our June cover story on Cromwell CEO Charley Penix.
If you want to know more about “Lost + Found,” click here or visit the Facebook event page.