Built 1939 (1939) Opened 1939 Added to NRHP 4 December 1986 | NRHP Reference # 86003584 Area 1,619 m² Nearest city Shorewood Hills, Arkansas | |
MPS Arkansas Sculptures of Dionicio Rodriguez TR Similar Fence at Alamo Cement, Crestview Park, Couchwood, T R Pugh Memorial Park, Woodlawn Garden of Memories | ||
Little Switzerland is a historic property in Garland County, Arkansas. Located near the Couchwood estate of Harvey C. Couch in the Shorewood Hills area, the property was intended by Couch to be a place where he could go fishing with friends, but its development remained unfinished at his death. The property is notable for several pieces of artwork installed by the Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriguez. Rodriguez, known for his naturalistic-appearing artwork, installed a water wheel on a small lake, and a "wooden" bench. The major work he designed for the property was a barbecue that resembled a tree, with a 37-foot (11 m) base, and its smokestack concealed in the trunk. It was one of Rodriguez' largest works.
The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.