Commercial Hotel, Historic hotel in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The Commercial Hotel is a five-story Classical Revival building located at the corner of 3rd and South Main streets in downtown Fort Smith. The structure features the vertical emphasis and balanced proportions typical of early 1900s commercial architecture.
Construction began in 1919 with the hotel opening in 1923, marking an important period of growth in Fort Smith after World War I. The building gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 for its historical importance to the region.
The firm Mann & Stern designed this substantial building, which exemplifies early 20th-century architectural practices in the Classical Revival style.
The building sits in a central location within easy reach of Fort Smith's downtown business district and nearby attractions. Its position allows visitors to walk through the historic quarter and view the structure from multiple angles along the street.
The hotel featured a rooftop garden where guests gathered to socialize and take in views of the city below. This private outdoor space served as a retreat from downtown activity and hosted memorable social gatherings.
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