National parks: HOSP_120_CaddoSpoolNeckBottle_UnknownDate - public dom...
spool neck bottle, black finish, slipped, shell tempered, polished - Caddo Public domain photograph of ceramic vase, jug, pottery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: HOSP_121_CaddoCrackedBowl_UnknownDate - public domain ...
bowl cracked across bottom & into one side, natural finish, design incised, uneven, rough in design - Caddo
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_107_CaddoBulbousBowl-a_UnknownDate, H...
bowl with bulbous body and straight rim, flat bottom but no base. Four small round handles with ends connecting lip & body; gray with stripes in red burnished slip – Caddo
National parks: HOSP_122_CaddoBlackBowl_UnknownDate - public domain im...
bowl with chunks out of the bottom, natural finished, blackened, open mouth, incised reverse triangle design - Caddo
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_105_CaddoPotteryBowl-a_UnknownDate, H...
small bowl, black; blackened exterior, interior natural, lip notched from break - Caddo
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_124_CaddoKnobHandeledBowl-a_UnknownDa...
bowl with 4 knobby handles from mouth to bulge in bowl body - Caddo
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_106_CaddoPotteryJug-a_UnknownDate, Ho...
jug; neck narrow, short, broken, red; body squat & rounded; glazed red, deep notch on one side, smaller nick on other side - Caddo
National parks: HOSP_126_CaddoNaturalClayBowl_UnknownDate - public dom...
bowl, natural clay, no design - Caddo
National parks: HOSP_19281_BarbaraLarkinPottery_2005 - public domain i...
Original stoneware pottery of tree trunk by May 2005 Artist in Residence Barbara Larkin. Sits on wooden base with brass nameplate.
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_52_CaddoPotteryJar-a_UnknownDate, Hot...
Pottery jar with rounded sides (cracked), flared rim Public domain photograph of ceramic vase, jug, pottery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_108_CaddoIncisedBowl-a_UnknownDate, H...
bowl; neck & lip are not flared, incised design; hole inside body– Caddo
National parks: HOSP_13518_ToyBathTub_1940 - public domain image, Hot ...
Metal toy figure of a bathtub of eliptical shape with flat bottom, straight sides, curved ends; top edge rolled and higher in back than front, pipe in center front with center joint and turned end; exterior pai... More
National parks: HOSP_123_CaddoJugRedFinish_UnknownDate - public domain...
jug with chipped lip, red finish, no design - Caddo
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_107_CaddoBulbousBowl-b_UnknownDate, H...
bowl with bulbous body and straight rim, flat bottom but no base. Four small round handles with ends connecting lip & body; gray with stripes in red burnished slip – Caddo
National parks: HOSP_109_CaddoJug_UnknownDate - public domain image, H...
jug; chips on body, blackened, gritty glaze, design incised - Caddo
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_52_CaddoPotteryJar-b_UnknownDate, Hot...
Pottery jar with rounded sides (cracked), flared rim
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_105_CaddoPotteryBowl-b_UnknownDate, H...
small bowl, black; blackened exterior, interior natural, lip notched from break - Caddo
National parks: HOSP_127_CaddoJar_UnknownDate - public domain image, H...
Caddo Jar Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_106_CaddoPotteryJug-b_UnknownDate, Ho...
jug; neck narrow, short, broken, red; body squat & rounded; glazed red, deep notch on one side, smaller nick on other side – Caddo
National parks: HOSP_19254_DunnahoeBasket_2009 - public domain image, ...
Hand-made basket from HOSP 2009 Artist-in-Residence Donna Dunnahoe, entitled "Natural Hot Springs"; donated to park Superintendent Josie Fernandez; fired stoneware bottom, hand-woven rafia upper with colored be... More
HOSP_3435_PenAndInkofDeSoto_UnknownDate, Hot Springs Arkansas
Framed print of pen & ink drawing of Hernando DeSoto; Portrait in black frame, glass cover, wire in back for hanging; on front, brown label on lower right hand corner identifies subject, gives text: "...Spanish... More
HOSP_21697_DeSotoRockBronzePlaque_1932, Hot Springs Arkansas
Bronze plaque (a) that was removed from the "DeSoto Rock" on Arlington Lawn sometime in the early 2000's, because the information on it was inaccurate. It was given to the Park April 30, 1932 by the Daughter's... More
Rammelsberg Bathhouse, late 1800s, Hot Springs Arkansas
The Rammelsberg Bathhouse along Central Ave. The old Army Navy hospital stands in the upper right corner, above it.
Early Hot Springs, Hot Springs Arkansas
An old lithograph from the early 1800s shows what the Hot Springs valley looked like before any of the bathhouses were built.
Hot Springs national park - Crystal Wagon, Hot Springs Arkansas
A crystal wagon sits in front of the Government Free Bathhouse and the Magnesia Spring.
Post Office, looking North, Hot Springs Arkansas
Another view of the Post Office and old downtown Hot Springs in the late 1800s.
Hot Springs national park - Superintendent's Residence, Hot Springs Ar...
Historic photograph of the superintendent's residence, which sat along Fountain Street.
HOSP_1990_OldArmyNavyHospital_Early1900s, Hot Springs Arkansas
Black & white print, Old Army and Navy General Hospital; roof of old Government Free Bathhouse visible at center left, Portrait orientation. On back, "Location-1832 wall space 12" "ARMY & NAVY HOSPITAL"
Mule Trolley, Hot Springs, Arkansas, Hot Springs Arkansas
In the mid/late 1800s, many people traveled into Hot Springs by mule trolley.
Post Office, Hot Springs, Hot Springs Arkansas
Old Hot Springs Post Office, late 1800s.
Hot Springs national park - Market Day, Hot Springs Arkansas
Market day auctions in front of the Hot Springs Hotel.
Ral Spring, Hot Springs Arkansas
Historic photograph from the mid-1800s depicting three men sitting with their feet in one of the thermal springs.
HOSP_6135_HenryRector_UnknownDate, Hot Springs Arkansas
Henry M. Rector; on back, "Taken when he was judge of the Supreme Court of Arkansas He was governor of Arkansas in 1862."
Arlington Lawn, 1867, Hot Springs Arkansas
A man sits on the hillside overlooking Arlington Lawn. Public domain photograph - 19th-century male studio portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canyon Street, 1870s, Hot Springs Arkansas
A view of Canyon Street and an advertisement for "Cook Remedy for Blood Poison"
Bathhouse Row, 1875, Hot Springs Arkansas
Looking south on Bathhouse Row in 1875.
Malvern Crossing, 1877, Hot Springs Arkansas
Malvern Crossing in 1877 with wooden flat roofed buildings and covered wagons in the street.
Iron & Magnesia Bathhouse, Hot Springs Arkansas
Weir & Georges Iron and Magnesia Bathhouses, 1877
Downtown Hot Springs, 1877, Hot Springs Arkansas
Looking North towards the Arlington Hotel, this view of downtown Hot Springs is very different.
Arlington Hotel, 1878, Hot Springs Arkansas
The first Arlington Hotel from 1878 with mule trolleys out front.
Downtown, 1878, Hot Springs Arkansas
Downtown Hot Springs after the 1878 fire that destroyed nearly everything.
Downtown Hot Springs, 1880, Hot Springs Arkansas
A view of downtown Hot Springs in 1880, when Hot Springs Creek was still visible.
HOSP_10013b_PalaceBathhouse_1880-1914, Hot Springs Arkansas
Palace Bathhouse - Exterior View - Built in 1880 and Torn Down in 1914
Bathhouse Row, 1882, Hot Springs Arkansas
Looking South on Bathhouse Row in 1882 before the Creek Arch was built over Hot Springs Creek.
HOSP_1928_PalaceBathouseExteriorEngraving_1890s, Hot Springs Arkansas
Black & white print; drawing or engraving Palace Bathhouse engraving or bookplate; shows bathhouse from front c. 1890s Portrait orientation, white border (wider at bottom) On back, stamped name, "Mary D. Hudgin... More
The Hale Bathhouse, Hot Springs Arkansas
Built in 1892, the Hale is the oldest surviving bathhouse.
HOSP_10854_AssisstantSuperintendentsResidence_1938, Hot Springs Arkans...
Black & white print; Assistant Superintendent's Residence from 1913-1958; superintendent's residence from 1892-1913; built on Fountain Street by architect Van Patten; red tile roof, white stucco frame.
HOSP_21160_FirstArlingtonHotel_Before1893, Hot Springs Arkansas
Black and white photograph of a drawing of the First Arlington Hotel. The back says "The 'old' Arlington demolished in 1893." No date
National parks: HOSP_6934_CypressWaterPipeInsulator_1894 - public doma...
Cypress water pipe insulator; Hand hewn half-diameter section of cylindrical cypress water pipe insulator with tongue & groove joints running along both long edges; originally two pieces would have been fitted ... More
National parks: HOSP_6934_CypressWaterPipeInsulator_closeup_1894 - pub...
Cypress water pipe insulator; Hand hewn half-diameter section of cylindrical cypress water pipe insulator with tongue & groove joints running along both long edges; originally two pieces would have been fitted ... More
Palace Bathhouse, 1895, Hot Springs Arkansas
The Palace Bathhouse in 1895, the precursor to the Fordyce Bathhouse.
The Shell Fountain, Hot Springs Arkansas
The Shell Fountain located at Steven's Balustrade, built in 1895.
National parks: HOSP_13474_PumpShotgun_UnknownDate - public domain ima...
12 gauge shotgun, pump type, model 1897 Winchester; Exposed hammer; reddish hardwood (possibly cherry) butt stock; pump handle also hardwood (possibly walnut); Used by a bodyguard hired by Supt. Martin Eisele d... More
HOSP_19050f_mauricespring_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Maurice Spring Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050w_ladiesbathingdepartment_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Ladies Bathing Department Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050c_arlilngtonhotel_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Arlington Hotel Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050v_mountaindrive_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Mountain Drive Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Shooting Gallery, Hot Springs Arkansas
A shooting gallery at Happy Hollow, 1900s
HOSP_19050f_frontcover_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Front Cover of Package Public domain photograph of primitivism, folk art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050x_mensbathingdepartment_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Men's Bathing Department Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_6463_RammelsbergBathhousePostcard_1909, Hot Springs Arkansas
Unused postcard of Rammelsberg Bathhouse Watercolor view of Rammelsberg Bathhouse, front exterior; elm trees flanking sidewalk Also shows small corner area of Lamar Bathhouse Lined address area, printed postage... More
HOSP_21230_ArmyNavyHospitalBehindBathhouses, Hot Springs Arkansas
Used Postcard. Black and white photograph of the first Army-Navy hospital taken from the dirt road behind the Bathhouses before it became the Grand Promenade. Caption at bottom reads "UNITED STATES RESERVATION... More
HOSP_19050u_hotspringsfishing_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Fishing in Hot Springs - Boy and Alligator Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050t_bathhouserow_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Bathhouse Row Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050e_highschool_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - High School Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_6993_OzarkBathhouseColorPostcardSidewalk_1938, Hot Springs Arkans...
Unused postcard; watercolor Ozark Bathhouse exterior, southwest corner & west side of Central Caption reads, "Ozark Baths, S. J. Erickson Mgr...We Welcome You. Hot Springs National Park." White border; on othe... More
HOSP_19050m_fordycebathhouse_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Fordyce Bathhouse Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050i_northcentralave_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - North End of Central Avenue
HOSP_19050s_oaklawnracetrack_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Oaklawn Racetrack Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050r_hotelcomo_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Hotel Como Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050n_Driveway_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Driveway to Hot Springs Reservation Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050d_buckstaffbathhouse_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Buckstaff Bathhouse Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050l_armynavyhospital_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Army Navy Hospital Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050o_ostrichfarm_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Ostrich Farm Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050j_mauricebathhouse_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Maurice Bathhouse Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_8605_GulphaGorgeCampgroundSwimmingPool_1925, Hot Springs Arkansas
Color postcard, unused Gulpha Gorge swimming pool; shows people swimming, boating, picnicking; lifeguard on duty White border around image; black printed caption at top reads, "SWIMMING POOL IN 'THE GORGE'; at ... More
HOSP_19050h_eastmanhotel_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Eastman Hotel Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050backcover_entrancetogovernmentreservation_1916, Hot Springs ...
Postcard - Entrance to Government Reservation Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bathhouse Row, 1900s, Hot Springs Arkansas
Bathhouse Row at the turn of the Century.
HOSP_19050g_newimperialbathhouse_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - New Imperial Bathhouse Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HOSP_19050d_buckstaffbathhouse_1916, Hot Springs Arkansas
Postcard - Buckstaff Bathhouse Public domain scan of the vintage Arkansas postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Central Ave., 1900, Hot Springs Arkansas
Looking North on Central Avenue from the corner of Reserve St., the downtown businesses are on the left while Bathhouse Row is on the right.
Double building of the Y.M.C.A. - Y.W.C.A., Hot Springs National Park,...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
YMCA Camp Clearfork, Crystal Springs, Arkansas Canoeing is one of our ...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
YMCA Camp Clearfork, Crystal Springs, Arkansas canoeing is one of our ...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
YMCA Camp Clearfork, Crystal Springs, Arkansas. Our morning start with...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
YMCA Camp Clearfork, Crystal Springs, Arkansas. Our mornings start wit...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: HOSP_3079_HandHeldVibrator_1906 - public domain image,...
Hand held vibrator, switch & cord; Metal painted black; oval metal plate, orange with silver letters, "Shelton Vibrator/Patent Mar. 27, 1906. Shelton Electric Co., New York-Chicago" Worn & scratched but complete.
Cooper Brothers Stage Company, 1909, Hot Springs Arkansas
A group of people in an open coach pulled by a team of four horses at Happy Hollow. Hot Springs Mountain is in the background.
The Maurice Bathhouse, Hot Springs Arkansas
The Maurice bathhouse was built in 1912.
Hot Springs national park - Buckstaff Bathhouse, Hot Springs Arkansas
Contemporary image of the Buckstaff Bathhouse. Originally opened in 1912, it has never ceased operation as a bathhouse since that time.
HOSP_7265_MedicalDirectorsResidenceWithFlag_1920s_1930s, Hot Springs A...
Black & white photographic print; structure Medical Director's residence, Reserve Street; front view, flag flying out front White border with ornate black border inside; mounted on white paper, captioned: "Pre... More
HOSP_13619_ZanderF1_1910, Hot Springs Arkansas
Zander Type F-1 Motorized Adjustable Neck and Foot Bottom Massage Unit" is a model identical or very similar to the one Samuel Fordyce originally ordered for the Fordyce Bathhouse in 1915, although the machine ... More
Hot Springs national park - Historic Gymnasium, Hot Springs Arkansas
Located on the 3rd floor of the Fordyce Bathhouse, this preserved gymnasium features original maple floors and equipment that was used between 1915 and 1967.
National parks: HOSP_11817_FireSChoolTraining_1939 - public domain ima...
Black & white photographic print, nitrate negative; group portrait. National Park Service fire school at Hot Springs National Park; mountain slope with men lying & sitting in midground, man standing with his ba... More
Hot Springs national park - Fordyce Bathhouse, Hot Springs Arkansas
The front of the Fordyce Bathhouse. The building was originally built in 1915 and today serves as the Park's visitor center and a bathhouse museum.
National parks: HOSP_10151_OldArmyNavyHospitalandImperialBathhouse_189...
Black & white print; building Army & Navy Hospital; Imperial Bathhouse can be seen along with other buildings White border
National parks: HOSP_5085_MountainTowerRixObservatory_1930s - public d...
Black and white image of the Rix observatory with a visitor in the foreground.
National parks: HOSP_17533_FordyceBathhouseLobby_1950s - public domain...
Visitors and Staff in the Fordyce Bathhouse Lobby
National parks: HOSP_3069_PleaseDoNotUrinateinVapor_UnknownDate - publ...
Cardboard sign - white w/black letters (3.8cm high). "PLEASE DO NOT URINATE IN VAPOR" (Two aqua lines horizontally across upper and lower sections of sign.) - Vapor Cabinet Sign