Medical Arts Building (Hot Springs, Arkansas)

The Medical Arts Building is a historic skyscraper at 236 Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is a 16-story structure with Art Deco styling, rising to a height of 180 feet (55 m). It was built in 1929 to a design by Almand & Stuck, and is the first skyscraper and was the tallest building in the state until 1960.

Medical Arts Building
Medical Arts Building (Hot Springs, Arkansas) is located in Arkansas
Medical Arts Building (Hot Springs, Arkansas)
Medical Arts Building (Hot Springs, Arkansas) is located in the United States
Medical Arts Building (Hot Springs, Arkansas)
Location236 Central Ave., Hot Springs, Arkansas
Coordinates34°30′59″N 93°3′14″W / 34.51639°N 93.05389°W / 34.51639; -93.05389
Arealess than one acre
Built1929
ArchitectAlmand & Stuck
Architectural styleArt Deco
NRHP reference No.78000588[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 30, 1978

Its main entrance is framed by fluted pilasters, topped by floral panels and a stone frieze identifying the building.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1] Today, all but the first floor is in disrepair and closed to the public. In May 2021 the first 15 floors of the building were purchased and are currently under renovation.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "NRHP nomination for Medical Arts Building". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-10-18.
  3. ^ "15 floors of 1930 Spa City site sell". Arkansas Online. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
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