Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Underwood Building 1966

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. Underwood Building 1966 Marker

Inscription. Designed by Euine Fay Jones as the home for Underwood's Jewelers founded in 1957 by William G. Underwood, CG. Fay Jones was named by the AIA as one of the 10 most influential living architects and in 1990 was awarded the AIA Gold Medal, the highest honor given to an architect.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 36° 3.985′ N, 94° 10.046′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker is on West Dickson Street east of North University Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 W Dickson St, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Razorbacks (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The State and Land-Grant University of Arkansas (about 400 feet away); Will Rogers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Archibald Yell (approx. 0.2 miles away); James William Fulbright (approx. 0.2 miles away); James William Fullbright (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cotton Stacking (approx. 0.2 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Also see . . .
1. Fay Jones. From his small

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studio in Fayetteville (Washington County), he practiced architecture from 1954 to 1998. He designed 218 projects, encompassing residential buildings, educational and commercial buildings, chapels, pavilions, and intricate metal structures. (Ellen Compton, ) (Submitted on May 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Underwood Jewelry Store. William G. Underwood offered E. Fay Jones the second floor space and five years free rent if he would design the building. (Cyrus A. Sutherland, Gregory Herman, Claudia Shannon, Jean Sizemore Jeannie M. Whayne and contributors, Society of Architectural Historians SAH Archipedia) (Submitted on May 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

2. Underwood Building 1966 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.