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

Maurice Bathhouse

— Hot Springs National Park —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022

1. Maurice Bathhouse Marker

Inscription. In 1911 the Maurice Bathhouse Company replaced an elegant but wooden Victorian building with the bathhouse you see today. The Mediterranean style masonry structure set the standard for all other bathhouses on Bathhouse Row.

The building is awash with aquatic images. Blue tiles accent the roof lines and mythical sea creatures cavort on the stained glass ceilings in the bath halls. The “Therapeutic Pool” sign refers to a once popular amenity, a large pool that was maintained in the basement.

[Caption] Influenced by the decorative arts and crafts style of the Roycrofter Movement, the Maurice Bathhouse featured a wainscotted den with art glass ceiling panels and a cobblesoine fireplace.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 34° 30.844′ N, 93° 3.221′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. It is on Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7) 0.2 miles north of Reserve Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 369 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Ouachita Mountains.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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

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within walking distance of this marker: Hot Springs Utility Improvements (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs Railroad Improvements (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth Adair Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Fordyce Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); “Rebirth of the American Spa” (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs Railway Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Open Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Hale Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Also see . . . Maurice Bathhouse. Designed by architect George Gleim, Jr., the present Maurice Bathhouse was built by William (Billy) Maurice to replace an existing Victorian-style building, the Independent Bathhouse, later renamed the Maurice Bathhouse after owner Charles Maurice (William’s father).(National Park Service) (Submitted on November 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022

2. Maurice Bathhouse Marker

Maurice Bathhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022

3. Maurice Bathhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.