Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Fordyce Bathhouse

Hot Springs National Park

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

Fordyce Bathhouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022

1. Fordyce Bathhouse Marker

Inscription. Inspired by the spas of Europe, Colonel Samuel Fordyce opened this Renaissance Revival bathhouse in 1915. With its copper-framed glass marquee and elegant window design, the Fordyce reflects a crowning achievement of the Golden Age of Bathing. Its interior features are also ornate. A stained glass ceiling in the men’s bath hall creates and underwater atmosphere. Terra cotta fountains and other stained glass panels provided artful and luxurious surroundings.

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The Fordyce Bathhouse occupied an ideal location next to the Formal Entrance to the park; its roof garden was within sound and sight of the bandstand on the hillside above.

Stained glass ceiling, Fordyce Bathhouse

Baby dolphins, Fordyce Bathhouse

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 34° 30.822′ N, 93° 3.222′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. Marker is on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 369 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Rebirth of the American Spa” (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs, Incorporated (within shouting distance of this marker);

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