Mena, Arkansas - City and Town Halls on Waymarking.com

The Old Post Office building now the Mena City Hall was placed on the National Register in 1991, but in 2009 when the Historic District was established, this listing became part of the District as a whole.

This is a 1-1/2 story blond brick building which is symmetrical. The facade, facing Mena Street has three bays. The center bay has a gabled pediment and six steps leading to double wood and glazed doors, flanked by two small 4-over-4 windows. The pediment is supported by four columns. The outer bays each have two 9-over-9 windows with keystones. On the north and south elevations, a center bay has a large window with a fanlight. Above the windows is a wide cornice and above that, a raised parapet on all sides, with balustrade sections. At the center of the roof is a gabled section which contains a partial second level, with small windows at the rear.

Mena is a town of 5660 residents, located in the Ouachita National Forest in southwestern Arkansas. It is the County Seat of Polk County, and was founded in 1896.

Mena has a Mayor/City Council form of government, with the Mayor being elected to a four-year term. There are three Wards, each having two reprentatives which are elected for 2 year terms. Their offices are located here, as well as offices for various City commissions. Council meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. The Municipal court is held at 507 Church Street.

Name: City Hall Address: 520 Mena Street Mena, AR US 71953 Date of Construction: 1917 Architect: James A. Wetmore, Supervising Architect Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link] Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Not listed

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