Bathhouse Row
Buildings in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Added to the National Register in 1974, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Bathhouse Row is a collection of bathhouses, associated buildings, and gardens located at Hot Springs National Park in the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. The bathhouses were included in 1832 when the Federal Government took over four parcels of land to preserve 47 natural hot springs, their mineral waters which lack the sulphur odor of most hot springs, and their area of origin on the lower slopes of Hot Springs Mountain.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Historic district |
| Address | Central Ave. between Reserve and Fountain Sts., in Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, AR |
| County | Garland County |
| Listed | Nov 13, 1974 |
| Listed for | Health and medicine, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 74000275 |
| Type of place | architectural ensemble |
| Style | Spanish Colonial Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 9 buildings, 1 structure |
Visiting
| Address | Central Ave. between Reserve and Fountain Sts., in Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, AR |
| Website | nps.gov/hosp/learn/historyculture/bathhouse-row.htm ↗ |
| Coordinates | 34.5140° N, 93.0538° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Hot Springs | 87 listed places in Hot Springs → · walking tour → |
| Nearest national park unit | Hot Springs National Park · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Gulpha Gorge Campground 1 mile · Stephens Park 9 miles · Avery 9 miles |
Explore
Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 7 records ↗
Map
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Local history books for Hot Springs
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Arkansas travel guides
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
When was Bathhouse Row listed on the National Register?
Nov 13, 1974. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Bathhouse Row?
Yes. Bathhouse Row is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Bathhouse Row?
Central Ave. between Reserve and Fountain Sts., in Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas. The nearest national park unit is Hot Springs National Park, 1 mile away.
Source: Hot Springs National Park
What does the Bathhouse Row listing include?
The listing counts 10 contributing resources. Those are 9 buildings and 1 structure. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Bathhouse Row?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Are there campgrounds near Bathhouse Row?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Gulpha Gorge Campground, 1 mile away. Stephens Park is 9 miles away, and Avery is 9 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Bathhouse Row?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 74000275. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.