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April 15, 1927

Hot Springs (Garland County) native Mary Kidd Lewis, who became an acclaimed opera singer, ended her first season at the Metropolitan Opera House with a sudden marriage to the Met’s German bass/baritone, Michael Bohnen. Lewis was possibly the most publicized singer of the 1920s. Using her childhood training, she climbed her way to grand opera, gaining stage experience through vaudeville and operetta. Her career included radio performances and recordings with His Master’s Voice (HMV), Victor, and RCA.

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Stone County Courthouse

The two-story Stone County courthouse in Mountain View was built of local hand-cut stone in 1922. The wall surrounding the seat of government is constructed of stones from each of the four corners of the county. The courthouse, which is still in use today, is the gathering place for local folk musicians who play on a sometimes daily basis for the many visitors who come to the town to enjoy the music.

 

The two-story Stone County courthouse in Mountain View was built of local hand-cut stone in 1922. The wall surrounding the seat of government is constructed of stones from each of the four corners of the county. The courthouse, which is still in use today, is the gathering place for local folk musicians who play on a sometimes daily basis for the many visitors who come to the town to enjoy the music.

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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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