LeRoy Tozier was a brilliant early day attorney in Fairbanks and a beloved
well-known character of both the Klondike and Alaska.
Among his great many accomplishments, Tozier was elected as the first
president of Igloo No. 4 of the Pioneers . . . — — Map (db m257506) HM
In 1912 Pete Bucholz purchased a calf moose that was originally caught in the Salcha area. For the next couple of years, the moose, whose name was Dick, was a regular sight in the Fairbanks area. He was also the mascot for the Moose Lodge here . . . — — Map (db m257512) HM
Born June 1842 Oriskany Falls, NY
Died 11 Sept 1905 Fairbanks, AK
World's First Professional Wrestler
Civil War Veteran
[Masonic symbol] — — Map (db m256460) HM
The Greater Fairbanks Opportunities leased the boat?
Newsminer July 1, 1958
Boatel Is Open
Fairbanks boatel, the sternwheeler Nenana which is docked near 2nd avenue and Lathrop street, opened last week, for the summer . . . — — Map (db m256690) HM
On Cushman Street at 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Cushman Street.
Noticeable among the earliest pioneers settling in Fairbanks were prostitutes, women of the demimonde who stampeded to the new Fairbanks gold camp from Dawson, Circle City, Rampart and points beyond. In a city where men far outnumbered women, . . . — — Map (db m47404) HM
On Second Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Construction of the Lacey Street Theater began in 1939, and this Art Deco style building opened in 1940. Austin E. “Cap” Lathrop, Fairbanks businessman and financier, was its owner. The Lacey Street Theater, with its distinguished neon sign, . . . — — Map (db m58989) HM
On Creek Street at Stedman Street (Alaska Route 7) on Creek Street.
Ketchikan’s notorious Creek Street, early Alaska’s most infamous red-light district, still retains traces of the gaudy rouge of a half-century of speakeasies and sporting women. Here the fame of Black Mary, Thelma Baker and Dolly Arthur . . . — — Map (db m112039) HM
One of Ketchikan's oldest buildings and the Territory of Alaska's only registered brothel.
Infamous owner “Black Mary” Thomas added a dance hall with an inlaid star in the floor, giving the building its name.
Thelma Baker Graham bought the . . . — — Map (db m182087) HM
On Lincoln Street at Monastery Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Street.
Russians and Native Alaskans took the first tentative steps toward mutual understanding in the Russian Bishop's House. The bishop lived here alongside Tlingit students and Native and Kryol (mixed ancestry) men studying to become Orthodox priests. . . . — — Map (db m181607) HM
On an unnamed alley between 5th and 6th Avenues, east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
The sporting women were...younger, more vigorous
and independent than those of the same class... in the states...
Judge James A. Wickersham, Old Yukon Tales-Trails and Trials, 1938
Here in the Goldberg Cigar . . . — — Map (db m257730) HM
On 3rd Avenue east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
In the early 1900s, many communities enforced laws that barred women from entering saloons. A growing number saw this as an injustice; others, like some saloon proprietors, saw it as a loss in sales. To work around these laws, entrepreneurs . . . — — Map (db m257722) HM
On an unnamed alley between 5th and 6th Avenues, east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
Prostitutes came to Skagway to seek fortunes, but few succeeded. They lived in tents, boarding houses, and cramped cribs such as this building. Some had to share their income with madams and pimps. Others were brought here as "white slaves" from . . . — — Map (db m257731) HM
On 2nd Avenue west of Broadway, on the left when traveling west.
Gold to Silver (Lining)
On page 53, this is Carmack, the man that discovered the Klondike. But really, you know, it was his wife that discovered the Klondike. But when your wife does anything, the husband always gets the blame for it, and . . . — — Map (db m257878) HM
On an unnamed alley between 5th and 6th Avenues, east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
[Dance hall] girls wore typical Victorian attire:
long-sleeved, high-collared blouses and long, flared skirts.
The most daring ones revealed a bit of ankle...
Frances Backhouse, Women of the Klondike, 2010
Performers, dance . . . — — Map (db m257733) HM
On 2nd Avenue west of Broadway, on the left when traveling west.
Martin Itjen used Smith's Parlor and legend to entertain and amaze, giving viewers a glimpse into early gold rush days. He even recreated Smith at the bar with drink and gun in hand.
Martin Itjen (pronounced itchin')
Itjen, like . . . — — Map (db m257874) HM
On School Bus Road at West Central Avenue (Arizona Route 260), on the right when traveling south on School Bus Road.
Once owned & often visited by film legend John Wayne, the ranch with the prominent white show barn came to fame in the 1940s as the Milky Way Hereford Ranch, owned by the Mars Candy Family. — — Map (db m36611) HM
On Petrified Forest Road at Old U.S. Route 66, on the right when traveling south on Petrified Forest Road.
Petrified Forest is the only National Park in the country with a portion of Historic Route 66 within its boundaries. You are currently standing where the Mother Road used to be, with the line of telephone poles paralleling its alignment through the . . . — — Map (db m163277) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 180/191), on the right when traveling west.
Built c.1915 & originally called the Apache Theatre, this adobe movie house once showed silent flickers with a hand-cranked projector. Renamed the El Rio in 1937, Round Valley's first theatre is still operating with its original popcorn machine. — — Map (db m36381) HM
On East Allen Street, on the right when traveling east.
This structure has been
recorded by the
Historic American
Buildings Survey
of the United States Department
of the Interior for its
archives at the Library of Congress. — — Map (db m48526) HM
On East Allen Street, on the left when traveling east.
Bob Hatch and John Campbell opened a billiard parlor in 1880. Bob Hatch was a colorful character and an amateur thespian. It was said he kept a jar of frogs on the counter as their croaking helped him predict the weather. He followed the Earps to . . . — — Map (db m48516) HM
On East Fremont Street (Arizona Route 80) at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Fremont Street.
Upon its completion on June 8, 1881 it became the largest, most elaborate theatre between El Paso, Texas and San Francisco, California.
Albert Schieffelin and William Harwood conceived and constructed a "first class opera house" for the citizens . . . — — Map (db m195859) HM
On East Allen Street at South 6th Street, on the left when traveling west on East Allen Street.
The Bird Cage Theatre was built in 1881 by Billy and Lottie Hutchinson on the site of the killing of Marshal Fred White. After the fire of 1881, it became the only other theatre in Tombstone except Schieffelin Hall. It quickly became a first class . . . — — Map (db m249816) HM
On North Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
[Marker mounted to the left of sculpture:]
Born December 31, 1920 to Horace and Faye Allen in Willcox, Rex Elvie Allen was cross-eyed at birth.
As a young boy, Rex sang in the barber shop on this very street. He and his Dad played . . . — — Map (db m28199) HM
Hopi House opened on January 1, 1905, the first Grand Canyon work of architect Mary Colter. To complement El Tovar, their new hotel, the Fred Harvey Company commissioned Colter to design a building to display and sell Indian arts and crafts. Colter . . . — — Map (db m39478) HM
On West Bill Williams Avenue / West Route 66 west of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
This entertainment center opened in 1912 and boasted a theater and room for dances and other events. It featured silent movies until 1930 when the first "talkies" in northern Arizona were shown, drawing notadle visitors like Will Rodgers. . . . — — Map (db m33385) HM
On North Broad Street, on the right when traveling north.
You are standing next to the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, located in the Old Gila County Courthouse. In 1905, stone masons working on Roosevelt Dam were contracted to build this imposing structure which is on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m28193) HM
Near East 2nd Street 0.1 miles east of North Kinsley Avenue.
The Santa Fe Railway
Cyrus K. Holliday founded the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, better known as the Santa Fe, in 1859. The Santa Fe bought the Atlantic and Pacific's Western Division in 1897 and transferred the division headquarters . . . — — Map (db m209797) HM
On North Kinsley Avenue at West 2nd Street (Business Interstate 40), on the right when traveling south on North Kinsley Avenue.
This area was dedicated on September 11, 1999 as a tribute to the memorable song of the 1970's that made Winslow, Arizona a town to sing about on famous Route 66. — — Map (db m36329) HM
On South Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This cultural center was built through the efforts of the Saturday Morning Music Club. The grand opening October 28, 1927, starred violinist Jascha Heifetz. Many world-renowned artists followed upon the stage and in the galleries while local talent . . . — — Map (db m26442) HM
On South Meyer Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named for its founder, Carmen Soto Vásquez, this was one of the first theaters in Tucson devoted exclusively to the presentation of dramatic works in Spanish. From the opening night, May 20, 1915, with a performance of "Cerebro y . . . — — Map (db m83233) HM
On West Congress Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Fox Tucson Theatre, the country's only southwestern art deco movie palace, was designed by California architect Eugene Durfee. Construction began in 1929 for the Tower Theatre, the crown jewel of the Diamos Brothers Southern Arizona Movie . . . — — Map (db m83033) HM
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1925, this is an example of early 20th Century Commercial style. One of three structures in Florence designed by George Mauk of Phoenix. He was an architect movie house mogul, and U.S. marshal. This building was used as Arizona Edison and . . . — — Map (db m26733) HM
Near South Highjinks Road 0.7 miles north of Campo Bonito Road.
On this site on April 14, 1912, Colonel William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody – Pony Express rider, plainsman, Indian Wars scout, and Wild West showman – staked the High Jinks gold mine, after investing in Oracle mining for ten years. He sometimes stayed . . . — — Map (db m70305) HM
On Main Street (Arizona Route 89A), on the left when traveling east.
This building was originally a brothel known as Jennie's Place. It was built in 1898 by Legendary Madam Belgian Jennie Bauters, who came to Jerome from Belgium in 1896.
This was her third building on this site. The first burned down in . . . — — Map (db m33152) HM
Soldiers from Camp Verde were early tourists to Sedona, enjoying the beauty, cooler temperatures and Oak Creek as a break from the camp.
As early as 1895, Lou Thomas turned Bear Howard’s cabin into a two-story hunting fishing lodge. It was there . . . — — Map (db m133684) HM
By the time MGM came to Sedona to film “Stay Away Joe” in 1967, audiences had fallen in love with the Elvis Presley movie formula. This contemporary western comedy spotlighted Elvis and other such distinguished co-stars as Burgess . . . — — Map (db m133568) HM
His first time as producer John Wayne was to also star in the film “Angel and the Badman”. He had been to Sedona to film his 1944 movie “Tall in the Saddle”. The owner of the local film outfitter and catering company invited him back to Sedona to . . . — — Map (db m133680) HM
Little Horse Park, now called the Chapel area, was originally a mixture of private and US Forest Service property. Lee Piper homestead there and Otto Hallermund held the Forest Service-issued grazing permit for the area – part of the Sedona . . . — — Map (db m133690) HM
The first film shot in the Sedona area was Call of the Canyon, based on Zane Grey’s novel of the same name. This 1923 silent film was shot on location in Oak Creek Canyon near the site of Mayhew’s Lodge, and exposed the scenic wonders of the red . . . — — Map (db m133562) HM
On South 1st Avenue south of East First Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by John Gandolfo, this brick landmark served as a 635 seat theater and vaudeville house, a WW II USO canteen and was a center of community activity from 1917 to 1950. The third floor ballroom was destroyed by fire in 1925.
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m28987) HM
The Southern Pacific Hotel was constructed on the immediate east side of the existing 1877 track alignment on the banks of the Colorado River. Construction was started on March 26, 1881.
"The first floor of the hotel is divided into eleven . . . — — Map (db m266546) HM
On 2nd Street south of Walnut Street (Arkansas Highway 12), on the right when traveling south.
The Rogers Victory Theater
Opened Monday, December 5, 1927, to a packed crowd of 750.
First Production: "American Beauty"
Notable Performers Over the Years:
Will Rogers, Conway Twitty
Designed by A.O. Clarke
Built by John Myler
It . . . — — Map (db m90740) HM
On North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
HH Jackson opened the Lyric in 1913 as the first indoor theatre in Harrison.
In 1918 Ed & Lulu (Garvin) Fitton purchased the business which featured
silent films until the “New Lyric” opened on the North side of the square
in 1929. At that time . . . — — Map (db m225284) HM
On West Rush Avenue west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
It was originally operated as a silent movie theater located on the West side of the square and owned by DE & Lulu Fitton. In 1929 JW Bass built a state of the art theater for talkies, leasing it back to the Fittons as the "New" Lyric. A mix of . . . — — Map (db m141840) HM
On West Stephenson Avenue at South Willow Street, on the left when traveling west on West Stephenson Avenue.
It was constructed shortly after 1900. Henry Starr, a well known outlaw & nephew of Belle Starr, attempted to rob the bank here in 1921. He was shot & killed by JW Myers, a former bank president, with a rifle hidden inside the vault. It was recorded . . . — — Map (db m141629) HM
On Crossroads Road at Sims Road, on the right when traveling north on Crossroads Road.
The man known to the world as Johnny Cash was
born near here, in the home of his grandparents,
John Lewis and Rosanna Hurst Rivers, on
February 26, 1932. The family doctor was not
able to arrive in time for his birth, so a midwife,
Mrs. Grace . . . — — Map (db m170307) HM
On 1st Street (Arkansas Route 189) at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
Johnny Cash moved with his parents and siblings
from Kingsland to Dyess, Arkansas in 1935 when he
was three years old. Johnny would often return to
the Kingsland area to visit or stay the night with
his Cash and Rivers relatives during his youth . . . — — Map (db m170310) HM
On Main Street (Arkansas Route 35) north of School Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas
On March 20, 1976, Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas
was declared by proclamation issued by then-
Governor David Pryor. The festivities started in
Kingsland where Johnny and his family boarded a
special train, the . . . — — Map (db m170305) HM
On East Broadway Avenue (U.S. 70) near Route 38, on the left when traveling east.
In 1943, Morris Berger opened his legendary Plantation Inn
nightclub on this site in a former West Memphis gambling hall.
Billed as having the largest dance floor in the South, it became an
electrifying live-music destination for the region until . . . — — Map (db m221350) HM
Local Ingenuity
Most communities along today's Delta Heritage Trail were once railway town-settlements created near rail routes where none existed before. One exception is Laconia Circle, an area close to Snow Lake with an
18-mile levee . . . — — Map (db m299923) HM
Near U.S. 63 at Main Street (State Route 9), on the right when traveling north.
In 1919, George D. Hay, a young newspaper reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, visited Mammoth Spring while on assignment. Before boarding the train back to the city, Hay was invited to a traditional Ozark musical and marveled at the . . . — — Map (db m192093) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
One of world’s foremost movie stars in 1940’s-50’s • Won worldwide acclaim with his portrayal of title character in Shane in 1953 • More than 90 films including film classics The Glass Key, The Blue Dahlia and Saigon, . . . — — Map (db m264697) HM
On Convention Boulevard 0.3 miles east of Malvern Avenue, on the right.
The Arkansas Blarney Stone, a 7,000 pound chunk of Arkansas sandstone, was a gift to Hot Springs from Butch Bennett of Bennett Brothers Stone Company. Butch's story of how he discovered the stone is the most fascinating part...
While wandering . . . — — Map (db m204351) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Western character actor in over fifty films including Cat Ballou, Red Badge of Courage, Distant Drums • Supporting Actor nominee in 1952 for Big Sky • TV roles on Disney’s Swamp Fox and Bonanza, . . . — — Map (db m264935) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Over 50 years in broadcast • One of the most recognizable faces in the State • 1966 joined KATV which soon became the No. 1 Station in the market • Worked at KHON in Honolulu • Returned to Little Rock in 1982 as anchor on KTHV • Earned many . . . — — Map (db m264792) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Signed with Columbia Records in 1969 age 19 • 1973 Number 1 hit The Teddy Bear Song • 5 top 20 hits on Country Chart • 1992 became star in Branson joining Mel Tillis • 1993 began producing and performing in her own show • 2009 inducted into . . . — — Map (db m264962) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Pioneer Rock ’n’ Roll star on legendary Sun Records label • Had hits with Red Hot and Flyin’ Saucer Rock ‘n’ Roll • Performed with Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Herb Alpert, Johnny Rivers . . . — — Map (db m264836) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Broke down racial segregation barriers in professional wrestling in the 50’s and 60’s • Member of 4 Pro Wrestling Halls of Fame including the WWF • Known as the Southern Giant and had a devastating finishing maneuver called the Coco Butt • Was one . . . — — Map (db m265098) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1st 30 years this character actor was on and off Broadway • A Soldier’s Play with Denzel Washington and Samuel Jackson • Over 25 feature films including Life with Eddie Murphy, Witness with Harrison Ford, Moneyball . . . — — Map (db m264796) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Singer • Season One winner of TV’s Nashville Star • Wrote the song Help Pour Out The Rain (Lacey’s Song) • ICMA Entertainer of the Year • Member Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame • CMA Horizon Award nominee • ACM Top New Artist Award . . . — — Map (db m265095) HM
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
No. 1 hits include the Most Beautiful Girl and Behind Closed Doors • ’73 received a Grammy and Hall of Fame Award, Academy of Country Music single and album of the year and Male Vocalist of Year • Country Music Association Entertainer . . . — — Map (db m264694) HM
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Created Lum n Abner radio show, one of most popular in history • Starred in seven motion pictures portraying their kindly, homespun characters • Received 1.5 million letters a week at height of popularity • Lum n Abner was a staple of . . . — — Map (db m264689) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Film and TV star, actress, singer and songwriter • Wife of Singing Cowboy Roy Rogers • Wrote their famous finale song Happy Trails to You • Starred in 28 movies with Roy and over 100 TV shows • Author of 20 inspirational books and many . . . — — Map (db m265084) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Film singer, TV producer, director, Emmy winner • Starred in 64 feature films • Produced TV’s Zane Grey Theater, June Allyson Show & Dick Powell Theater • Starred as radio’s famous detective Richard Diamond • Featured on 78 . . . — — Map (db m264837) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Founder, President Focus on the Family, heard daily worldwide on 4,200 radio stations and 100 TV stations • Layman of the Year 1982, National Association of Evangelicals • Author of 19 best selling books on family life • Producer of 3 films on the . . . — — Map (db m264477) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
First woman to star in her own TV Western series, Annie Oakley, TV show created by Gene Autry ran from 1953-56 • Made 32 movies for MGM, RKO, starring with Autry, Roy Rogers, Rocky Lane, Monty Hale, Jimmy Wakely, Tim Holt and Johnny Mack . . . — — Map (db m264583) HM
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
CMA Entertainer of Year, CMA and ACM Male Vocalist of Year • Won Grammys in both Country and Pop in 1967 • Recorded No. 1 hits Gentle on My Mind, By the Time I Get to Phoenix • Had own network TV show, Glen Campbell Goodtime . . . — — Map (db m264695) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Magna Cum Laude graduate of Ouachita University • Lt. Governor 1993-1996 • 44th Governor of Arkansas 1996-2007 • Host of Fox News television show Huckabee and nationally syndicated radio programs The Mike Huckabee Show and The Huckabee Report • New . . . — — Map (db m264399) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Trailblazing writer, A & R man, Musician, Label Owner and Grammy-winning producer • Worked across genres with artists as varied as James Brown, Grandpa Jones and Sarah Vaughan • Mentor to Levon Helm • Produced the original versions of Fever . . . — — Map (db m265089) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Clown Prince from 1961-1985 of world famous Harlem Globetrotters • High School First Team Player of the Century • All American at Philander Smith College and was 3rd highest scorer in nation • Performed over 25 times on ABC Sports specials • ’94 . . . — — Map (db m264970) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just south of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
As Prohibition approached, Hot Springs’ thirty-one saloons prepared to close, and businessmen did not want their beer supply to go to waste. Coincidentally, a small circus was in town at the same time. Saloon owner Jack Goodine treated five . . . — — Map (db m264194) HM
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Nationally recognized country music band The Rhythm Ranch Hands in the late 40’s & 50’s broadcast nationally out of KTHS in Hot Springs to over one half the radio stations in America • Sponsored by Pillsbury Mills who built a studio on their ranch . . . — — Map (db m265279) HM
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Prolific folk singer/songwriter • Over 6,000 songs from the heart of the Ozarks • Taught students in Timbo history through music • 1936 wrote Battle of New Orleans, 1959 Grammy Song of the Year when he rewrote some lyrics to be acceptable . . . — — Map (db m264686) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Regular on Lawrence Welk Show with accordion and as a ragtime pianist for 11 years • Produced 16 ragtime piano recordings • Made TV debut on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts • Played accordion and piano at age 17 in Ina Ray Hutton’s All . . . — — Map (db m264898) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
First big role in Dazed and Confused in 1993 • Won Chicago Film Critics Most Promising Actor award • Golden Globe nomination for Chasing Amy • Starred in Big Daddy and The Break-Up • Wrote and directed Come Early . . . — — Map (db m264884) HM
On East Grand Avenue (Business U.S. 70) just east of Malvern Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
“Arkansas Treasure,” he was a pianist, composer, conductor and music teacher both choir and band. Though best known as a jazz musician that was inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame in 2006. — — Map (db m264398) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Inducted into both Rock and Roll and Country Music halls of fame • Won 10 Grammys • Hosted The Johnny Cash Show on ABC Network TV • Recorded over 1,500 songs on 500 albums, with hits I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Folsom . . . — — Map (db m264496) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
State Karate Champion all four years of High School • Interest in martial arts led to Kick Boxing career • Won World Championship in welterweight and super welterweight • Filmed Color of a Dream movie and author of Man in the Mirror and Behind . . . — — Map (db m265097) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
She created and he directed Designing Women, Evening Shade and Hearts Afire • They co-chaired the 1993 Presidential Inauguration • She produced the documentary The Man from Hope and authored the novel Liberating . . . — — Map (db m264494) HM
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
1st woman to sell 1,000,000 records I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart, 1935, in any category • Country Music and Cowgirl Halls of Fame • Academy of Country Music Pioneer Award • Featured on National Barn Dance, WLS Radio from Chicago . . . — — Map (db m265202) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Denise, Heather, Shelley & Terry formed 1991 at Ouachita Baptist University • New Artist of 1994 • Group of Year 1996 & 1999 • Sold over 5 million albums • 8 Dove Awards • 26 No. 1 hits, 24 consecutive, unequaled by any performer • Leigh joined in . . . — — Map (db m264461) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway y) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Born in Little Rock with career in radio/films/TV/video games since 1960 • 693 film credits • 2012 nominee Daytime Emmy Award • Voice of Squidward Tentacles over 20 years in SpongeBob SquarePants. TV series/films • Was in films Lion . . . — — Map (db m265093) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
1955 pioneer rock and roll band for famous Sun Studio in Memphis • Traveled with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich and many more • Members of Rockabilly and European Halls of Fame • Red Headed Woman/We Wanna . . . — — Map (db m264976) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Host of KTHV’s Steve’s Show 1957-65 • 5 time Top TV Personality of AR • Founding Chm • LR Motion Picture & TV Com • AR Entertainers Hall of Fame • U.S. Senate Aide • U.S. Delegate to Partners of Americas Hemispheric Conf • Life Trustee Nat . . . — — Map (db m264957) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Academy Award nominee for Crimes of the Heart • Golden Globe nominee for film debut in Tender Mercies • Screen Actors Guild Winner for No Country For Old Men • Television roles in Breaking Bad, Christy and True . . . — — Map (db m265031) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Oaklawn Jockey Club founded 1904 by Charles and Louis and developed by John and his family into Arkansas’ No. 1 attraction • Led Oaklawn to national prominence as chapter member of Thoroughbred Racing Association • Charles J., president since 1968 . . . — — Map (db m264889) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Chapel Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
The Malco Theatre was built in 1946 in the 800 block of Central Avenue, on the site of the Princess Theatre which burned on Christmas Eve, 1935. The Malco had one screen as well as a small stage for vaudeville acts. Today, it is home to the Hot . . . — — Map (db m264287) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just south of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Miss Arkansas Pageant has been held in Hot Springs since 1958 and is regarded as one of the top five state pageants. In 1964, Donna Axum became Arkansas’s first Miss America. Her homecoming to Hot Springs included a parade down Central Avenue . . . — — Map (db m264290) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Whittington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
The ostrich farm, located on Whittington Avenue, began operations in 1900 with over 300 ostriches. It was a must on every tourist’s schedule. The ostriches raced, gave rides and pulled small carriages filled with tourists down Central Avenue. — — Map (db m264196) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
1992-93 ACM Best New Country Artist • 1992 Billboard Top New Male Vocalist • Three platinum albums • No. 1 hits with Alibis, Sticks and Stones, If the Good Die Young, Can’t Break it to My Heart, Texas Tornado . . . — — Map (db m264797) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Internationally acclaimed Christian music performer, songwriter • In first 22 years of performing had 32 No. 1 radio hit singles including 1995 Song of the Year, God is in Control • Five Dove Awards including Female Vocalist of the Year . . . — — Map (db m264481) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) 0.1 miles north of Canyon Court, on the right when traveling north.
Whittington Park, a popular amusement park, was located at the end of Whittington Avenue. This park had a bicycle track, boxing ring, baseball fields, music stand, summer theater, electric merry-go-round, and concert stage. — — Map (db m264198) HM
On West Main Street at North Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Reported missing.
Originally constructed in 1875 as an opera house,
eight years later in 1883 it was converted to a
mercantile store. In 1939, then known as the
Brewer Store, it was purchased by Commonwealth
Theaters, remodeled in the Art Deco style and, . . . — — Map (db m221126) HM
Near North Magnolia Street south of Daugherty Street.
Born in Pennington, Ark on Jan. 4, 1937 to John and Itha Lewis. A legend in his time to those who knew him, Joe was a member of the Twitty Bird Band, of which he gave twenty years of service, bringing joy to the hearts of millions of people who . . . — — Map (db m207902) HM
