Hill Wheatley Plaza, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hill Wheatley Plaza

Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas

As many times as I have been to Hot Springs, I have never heard of Hill Wheatley.

Now I know...apparently he owned most of Central Avenue and was considered one if not

the richest man in Hot Springs.

Hill Wheatley Plaza

Because of the love of the city of Hot Springs this plaza was given to the Hot Springs

Foundation by Hill Wheatley December 1981 for the use and benefit of the public.

A man profits by his mistakes.

Mister Hot Springs - Hill Wheatley

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Constructed Circa 1900 and one of last that has not experienced remodeling. Terra

cotta capitals and copper cornices. Housed the Chamber of Commerce Mid 40's.

Ledwidge Drive in Mortuary.

Bordello & Rooms above.

Wheatley Property.

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Constructed in 1891 as dry goods and grocery store until 1915. Utah Apts. above and

restaurant below. Became the Apple Apts and Dixie Coffee Shop in 1940's. Recently was

Magnolia Gift and Night Train Lounge. Remodeled apartments in 1992.

Wheatley Property.

Photographed September 10, 2006 by Pris Weathers and Christina Head.