Join us Friday, November 6, at noon, for our Sandwiching in History tour of the Gibson & Company’s Blue Star / Horizon Home in Little Rock.
Built in 1964, this house is a good example of the national Horizon Home program, which promoted innovative uses of concrete in residential design. Designed by Little Rock architect Frank Eugene Withrow, the home is a stunning expression of Wrightian architecture, featuring a long, low profile, bands of windows, and contrasting concrete textures. Perched on a prominent hillside, it was a regional winner in the 1964 Horizon Home competition. The property also served as a "Blue Star Home" to showcase modern gas appliances. This unique structure remains one of Little Rock’s most unique examples of mid-century residential architecture.
NOTE: Park along the street. For guests with mobility concerns, please be aware that the entrance to the house is up an inclined driveway, and the home interior is accessed by a staircase. Guests may be dropped off in front of the house at the top of the driveway, but cars may not park there.
Built in 1964, this house is a good example of the national Horizon Home program, which promoted innovative uses of concrete in residential design. Designed by Little Rock architect Frank Eugene Withrow, the home is a stunning expression of Wrightian architecture, featuring a long, low profile, bands of windows, and contrasting concrete textures. Perched on a prominent hillside, it was a regional winner in the 1964 Horizon Home competition. The property also served as a "Blue Star Home" to showcase modern gas appliances. This unique structure remains one of Little Rock’s most unique examples of mid-century residential architecture.
NOTE: Park along the street. For guests with mobility concerns, please be aware that the entrance to the house is up an inclined driveway, and the home interior is accessed by a staircase. Guests may be dropped off in front of the house at the top of the driveway, but cars may not park there.