Fort Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company

300 Garrison Avenue

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012

1. Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company Marker

Inscription. This facade is all the remains of the five story building occupied from 1907 to 1955 by Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company. The building subsequently served Checker Transfer & Storage Company from 1957 thru 1988 as well as other tenants throughout its long history.

A tornado ripped through downtown Fort Smith on the ill fated Sunday night of April 21, 1996. The storm destroyed this and numerous other buildings located along the west end of Garrison Avenue. The facade was preserved as a reminder of the grandeur of this once fine structure.

Griffin Properteries of Fort Smith, LLC

Erected 2012 by Griffin Properteries of Fort Smith, LLC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1870.

Location. 35° 23.329′ N, 94° 25.673′ W. Marker is in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in Sebastian County. Marker is on Garrison Avenue (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling east. Located next to Ross Pendergrapft Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith AR 72901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marble Hall in 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); Vogel & Wallace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bass Reeves - Lawman on the Western Frontier

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(about 300 feet away); W.J. Murphy - Eads Brothers Building in 1903 (about 300 feet away); 1908 Reunion of U.S. Marshals (about 300 feet away); The Fishback Block in 1872 (about 300 feet away); Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves (about 300 feet away); Confederate [and] Union Occupation of Fort Smith (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Smith.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012

2. Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012

3. Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012

4. Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012

5. Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company Marker

Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company Frontispiece image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 17, 2016

6. Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company Frontispiece

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 6. submitted on March 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.