Sidney A. Umsted House

The Sidney A. Umsted House is a historic house at 404 Washington Street in Camden, Arkansas. The two story brick house was built in 1923–24, and is one of the best local examples of Mediterranean Revival architecture in the city. Sidney Umsted, for whom the house was built, became instantly wealthy with the discovery in 1922 of oil in nearby Smackover, and became one of Arkansas' wealthiest men. The house is faced in beige brick, and features a green tile roof.[2]

Sidney A. Umsted House
Sidney A. Umsted House is located in Arkansas
Sidney A. Umsted House
Location in Arkansas
Sidney A. Umsted House is located in the United States
Sidney A. Umsted House
Location in United States
Location404 Washington St., Camden, Arkansas
Coordinates33°35′6″N 92°50′4″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1923 (1923)
ArchitectWitt, Seibert & Halsey; Johnson and Wagner
Architectural styleMission Revival/Spanish Revival
Part ofWashington Street Historic District (ID09001256)
NRHP reference No.95000789[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 30, 1995
Designated CPJanuary 22, 2010

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.[1] It is now a bed and breakfast inn.

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