Jack Tar Hotel and Bathhouse

The five-story steel and masonry structure features buff brick exterior walls, cantilevered balconies, and a rectangular stair house projecting from the main facade.

Built in 1950 by developer Vance Bryan with design by architect Irven McDaniel, the hotel represents mid-century tourism development in Hot Springs National Park.

The complex included separate bathing facilities for men and women on the fourth and fifth floors, reflecting the traditional spa culture of Hot Springs.

The building now functions as Garland Towers, a senior living facility, and maintains its connection to the community through its elevated pedestrian bridge across Oriole Street.

The hotel design incorporated a first floor dedicated to mechanical equipment, while the second and third floors contained twenty hotel rooms each with kitchenettes.

Location: Arkansas

GPS coordinates: 34.52936,-93.04783

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25