Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
201 Central Avenue
The Howe Hotel
Photographed By Steve Masler, April 9, 2017
1. 201 Central Avenue Marker
Constructed in 1926 the Howe Hotel was significant in the late 1920's. Roof garden on 8th floor while the 2nd floor housed a bath house. Served as an important redistribution center for troops in World War II.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 34° 31.065′ N, 93° 3.269′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue (State Highway 7) and Canyon Court, on the left when traveling south on Central Avenue. The marker is mounted to the front of the DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Founding Convention Assemblies of God April 2-12, 1914 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs in 1860 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs' First Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); State Capitol Moves to Hot Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs' First White Settler (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . The De Soto Hotel. De Soto Hotel was the second name of this site. This detailed description is in the site, "Abandoned Arkansas," (Submitted on April 9, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Steve Masler, April 9, 2017
2. 201 Central Avenue Marker, currently the DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop
The marker can be seen through the open glass door.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 475 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on November 26, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
