Look for a two-story brick house with a red tile roof and tall, arched windows framed by iron railings-the Owings House stands right ahead, easy to spot with its unique, unstuccoed brickwork among the trees.
Now, let’s step back to 1927. Imagine fresh bricks stacked high, roof tiles shining like rubies under the Arkansas sun, and the whole neighborhood buzzing with excitement-this was the very first house finished here in Justin Matthews’ Edgemont development! The Owings House was a trendsetter, showing off that Spanish Revival style with its swooping arches and iron grillwork. But here’s the twist: unlike most houses of its kind, the brick on this beauty was left naked-no stucco coat! It was like the house was proud to show its true colors. If you listen closely, maybe you’ll hear echoes of parties and laughter from the Roaring Twenties drifting from those grand windows. But life wasn’t all jazz and roses: when the Great Depression hit, the Owings House was lost to foreclosure. The dreams built within these walls faded, but the house stood strong, a silent sentinel through storms, stories, and decades of change. Today, it’s a star on the National Register of Historic Places-a survivor, still dazzling on Skyline Drive. Maybe don’t try a Charleston in front, but you can give it a little wave of admiration!
