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May 14, 1923

The original Marquette Hotel was destroyed by fire, except for its 1920 addition. The Marquette Hotel is located at 719 Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs (Garland County), near the Hot Springs Convention Center. The building was constructed in the Chicago School style of architecture by the prominent Arkansas firm of Thompson, Sanders and Ginocchio. The Marquette Hotel thrived in conjunction with Hot Springs’ greatest period of popularity as a resort destination in the early 1930s through the late 1940s.

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Scott Bond

Though born a slave in Mississippi, Scott Bond would become one of the wealthiest African Americans in Arkansas history. Bond and his family were moved to Cross County, Arkansas, just before the outbreak of the Civil War, eventually settling in Madison (St. Francis County). By the time of his death in 1933, he had been engaged in a number of very profitable business ventures and owned 12,000 acres of farmland.

 

Though born a slave in Mississippi, Scott Bond would become one of the wealthiest African Americans in Arkansas history. Bond and his family were moved to Cross County, Arkansas, just before the outbreak of the Civil War, eventually settling in Madison (St. Francis County). By the time of his death in 1933, he had been engaged in a number of very profitable business ventures and owned 12,000 acres of farmland.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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