Harrison in Boone County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Hotel Seville

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 23, 2019

1. The Hotel Seville Marker

Inscription. The hotel opened on October 5, 1929 and was erected at a cost of $135,000. The Spanish Moorish design is built of brick, cement & steel making it virtually fire proof. Scaracenic Arches mark the front entries The Seville served for years as Harrison's finest social and civic meeting place. The property has passed through a series of management and names. In April of 2008, it was purchased by PFI Hospitality. Since then the 1929 Hotel Seville has completed $3.5 million restoration and now boasts 57 rooms, a first class restaurant & again hosts events of distinction. It is truly one of Harrison's most valued jewels.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2008.

Location. 36° 13.94′ N, 93° 6.45′ W. Marker is in Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) and West Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 North Main Street, Harrison AR 72601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is on Arkansas’ Ozark Plateau

and in Osage Territory.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Gas Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harrison Daily Times (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lyric Theater (about 500 feet away); The Old Federal Building (about 500 feet away); The Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad Office (about 600 feet away); Jack Williams (about 600 feet away); Boone County WWI Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrison.

The Hotel Seville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 23, 2019

2. The Hotel Seville

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 23, 2019

3. The Hotel Seville & Marker

The Hotel Seville's 1929 NRHP designation. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton

4. The Hotel Seville's 1929 NRHP designation.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,671 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.