Sandwiching in History: Gibson & Company’s Blue Star & Horizon Home

Public history tour. Built in 1964, this house is a good example of the national Horizon Home program, which promoted innovative uses of concrete in residential design. Designed by Little Rock architect Frank Eugene Withrow, it is a stunning expression of Wrightian architecture, featuring a long, low profile, bands of windows, and contrasting concrete textures. Perched on a prominent hillside, it was a regional winner in the 1964 Horizon Home competition. The property also served as a "Blue Star Home" to showcase modern gas appliances. This unique structure remains one of Little Rock’s most unique examples of mid-century residential architecture.