Bill Clinton Campaign Headquarters, Little Rock

The Bill Clinton Campaign Headquarters during the 1992 presidential election was housed in the historic Gazette Building in downtown Little Rock. This three-story structure, built in 1908, was originally the home of the Arkansas Gazette, one of the earliest newspapers west of the Mississippi River, which had been an Arkansas institution since 1819. The building remained the Gazette’s headquarters until 1991 when the paper merged with the Arkansas Democrat to form the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Designed by George R. Mann and constructed by Peter Hotze, the Gazette Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The building is notable for its fire-resistant construction, using 7,000 barrels of concrete, and its decorative terra-cotta embellishments, including lion head ornaments, Doric and Ionic columns, and festooned spandrel panels between windows. Its Italian marble wainscoting and white tile flooring on the first floor highlight its elegant interior design. Despite modern renovations, the building’s exterior and interior have been well preserved.

During the 1992 U.S. presidential election, the building became the nerve center for Governor Bill Clinton’s successful campaign. After serving this historic role, it underwent a transformation in 2007, reopening in 2008 as part of the eStem Public Charter Schools, which continues to occupy the space today.

With its deep political and journalistic history, the Gazette Building stands as a landmark of Arkansas' past and national political history, reflecting both its significance in media and its role in the election of the 42nd President of the United States.