Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Spencer's Corner
| — | Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District | — |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2024
1. Spencer's Corner Marker
The three-story Spencer Building, also known as Spencer’s Corner, was constructed during Hot Springs’ 1880s building boom. The building faces the entire length of Bridge Street and spreads out from corners along Central and Broadway. Its first occupants included the Hot Springs Valley Bank and the Woodcock Brothers’ Grocery Store.
Erected by City of Hot Springs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 30.56′ N, 93° 3.24′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. It is at the intersection of Central Avenue (State Highway 7) and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk, beside a streetlamp post. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Central Avenue, 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 within walking distance of this marker: In June 1919 (a few steps from this marker); Bridge Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunfights and Brawls (within shouting distance of this marker); The Malco Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miss Arkansas Pageant
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 14, 2024
2. Spencer's Corner Marker
Looking south along Central Avenue from Bridge Street; the marker is embedded in the sidewalk, beside the streetlamp post.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 14, 2024
3. Spencer's Corner (west elevation)
Looking east across Central Avenue.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 14, 2024
4. Spencer's Corner (north elevation)
Looking south across the Central Avenue & Bridge Street intersection.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 14, 2024
5. Spencer's Corner (northeast elevation)
Looking southwest from the Malvern Avenue & Bridge Street intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,414 times since then and 237 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 6, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
