Capitol Avenue

I was recently given permission and the opportunity to take a few pictures from a few spots in downtown Little Rock, both of which just happened to provide views overlooking Capitol Avenue. One of the buildings is perched right on the corner of Main and Capitol, providing this view looking off towards the west. In the distance is the Simmons Tower and the Arkansas State Capitol.



At the opposite corner of the intersection is the Boyle Building, which was built in 1909. At eleven stories (a twelfth floor was added in the 1940s) it was the tallest building in the state. It held that distinction until the nearby Donaghey Building was built in 1926. The building is currently empty, although there are plans to convert it into apartments or a hotel.



A few blocks away is the Simmons Tower, which is currently the tallest building in Arkansas at 40 stories. This is the view from the 15th floor of the building looking east towards Capitol Avenue.