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 Seville. . 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 and 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 and again hosts events of distinction. It is truly one of Harrison's most valued jewels.
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. Marker 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.
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,
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 743 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
