William Nicholas Straub House

The William Nicholas Straub House, located at 531 Perry Street in Helena, Arkansas, is a historic and architecturally eclectic residence built in 1900 for local merchant William Nicholas Straub. This 2+1⁄2-story structure showcases a blend of Colonial Revival and Shingle styles, featuring a painted brick first floor and shingled upper levels. Its striking facade includes a wide single-story porch supported by three Ionic columns, a prominent crenellated tower, and a distinctive entrance with a large glass-paneled door and transom window. Recognized for its historical significance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, making it a noteworthy site for both tourists and researchers interested in architectural history.