What's New in 2008 What's New Archives October 26, 2008 Added the following:  Old pic of the Albert Pike School House...as you can see the "new" school house has been      shortened about 10 feet.  Capital Theatre Building that was in Little Rock  Old Davidsonville Court House in Lawrence County  First Bath House in Hot Springs. October 20, 2008 Added the following buildings in Chester, Van Buren County, Arkansas  Chester Mercantile  Chester Post Office  Jacob Yoe's Building, also known as Davies Bank   October 19, 2008 Mark took us up to Van Buren this weekend to ride the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad.  The Arkansas Photographer's Club was there too but I don't think the train ride worked out too good for the photographers.  The colors weren't quite ready to photograph yet & the train never stopped long enough for us to get off and take any pictures..  It's mainly a ride and enjoy type thing, which we did!.  Excursion Ride One | Two | Three Me in the top of the caboose. Mark on the back of the caboose.   October 14, 2008 This month marks the 8th Anniversary of Arkansas Ties, so I am celebrating with a totally new look. Hang in there with me as I dust out the cobwebs and line everything out but please feel free to drop me a line if you need anything or have something to add.  - Pris October 12, 2008 Added the following:  Fones Brothers Hardware from the Arkansas Gazette  Morrow House in Washington County  Another photograph of William Woodruff  Another Pulaski Courthouse postcard - I had intended to photograph the backside versus the front side as it was more interesting.  The post card was sent by the MM Cohn Sewing Club, but I overwrote it.  I will have to rescan it.  A query for Major John Starkey that was requested by Rick Irvin.   October 9, 2008 Over the years, Reubel Funeral Home, founded in 1901, has handled thousands of funerals.  I found this photograph of the building interesting because I could picture people going in and out during a funeral.  October 8, 2008 Early this year in April, Ms. Judy emailed me and asked me to photograph Columbus, Arkansas for her.  Mark and I stopped there on our way to Cossatot Falls and photographed the little town and the Columbus Presbyterian Church that was about a half mile down the road.  During a storm in June, a tree fell on the church and took it to the ground.  At the end of May, the owners of the buildings in Columbus decided to raze them for safety reasons.  Mr. James McJunkin, who owned 3 of the stores, sent me a short history on each building.  Thank you!!!  Church, Columbus One, Two, Three, Four. Now if anyone has any pictures of the buildings and wants to share, I will be glad to post them.  ArkansasTies@ArkansasTies.com Columbus before it was razed.   Mr. Rendon sent me another photograph on Lt. Alfred E. Muldoon and some information on Lt. James L. Smart.  Thanks You! Added a 1927 photograph & article of the Elk Horn Tavern in Pea Ridge by Elise Lathrop.  October 5, 2008 Added an old photograph of the 1880 Little Rock High School and a little information about the old Confederate Home in Pulaski County.   October 3, 2008 Russell Rendon sent me the story & a photograph on a couple of Arkansas Fallen Soldiers - 2nd Lt. Alfred E. Muldoon and Cpl. Hubert Downs.  Thanks Russell!   October 1, 2008 Lately I have been interested in things that were made in Arkansas.   September 30, 2008 Just an update...my high speed internet has got me into trouble (sigh) and I have picked up a trojan.  Until my computer is clean and disinfected I will NOT be sending any email out.  I certainly don't want to pass this crud on to anyone else. September 26, 2008 I have compiled a list of my Arkansas log house photographs.  Drop me a line at ArkansasTies@ArkansasTies.com  if you know of any I am missing. September 22, 2008 As you can see,  I am feeling the need to change my website up.  This usually motivates me to get back in gear on adding stuff, so bear with me.  September 21, 2008 Added the following:  Gus Blass Store in Little Rock, Pulaski County.  A new article to the William S. Fulton page. September 20, 2008 Shirley Manning has been working on her Norman, Montgomery County website...if you have time check it out at: http://normanarkansas.com/ Todd Ellett is looking for more information on the following piece: Have more information?  Drop Todd a line at toddellett@centurytel.net or me a line at ArkansasTies@ArkansasTies.com September 14, 2008 Added a Arkansas Civil War timeline for the year 1861.  Looking for a great site on the history of the Arkansas Coal Mines?  Check this site out: http://www.arkansascoal.org/   September 13, 2008 First & foremost is a Happy Birthday to my Sweetie Mark!!!! I added this picture to my home page...my two sisters, Ginger & Tina and I guess that's my mom in the background.  Based on their size, some time in the 50's. Since gas is so high (and who knows how much higher it is going to get) I am just going to work on some of my stuff I have at home.  This is a 1936 stamp commemorating the Arkansas Centennial (1836-1936).  It features the Arkansas Post, the Old State House and the current State Capitol.  September 10, 2008 I have had the internet since some time back in 1993 but have been in a technology DEAD zone...no cable, no DSL, no nothing....Yes I know, and I only live 8 miles outside of Little Rock.  Eight years ago, I started and have maintained this website on a dial-up account.  Let me tell you... sending photographs with a dial-up account has truly been an act of God at times.  Santa Claus (aka Steve with Aristotle) came to visit me today and I now have High Speed Internet...let me tell you it is worth EVERY penny I am paying for it....wooowhooo!!! Be still my heart, I am so excited!!!!!!  I don't even know where to start on all the things I want to do  : ) Added the Civil War Little Rock Campaign - River Crossing marker. September 8, 2008 On another note, I know that I am terribly behind but hope to kick it in high gear more in the next week.   September 4, 2008 Ok, I have somewhat of a dilemma and am hoping that maybe someone can give me the facts.  A little over a year ago, I photographed what I "thought" was "Faucette" park over near the North Little Rock Riverfront near the gazebo.  The Faucette Park Bandstand was located there.  A couple of weeks ago, I photographed the W.C. Faucette Memorial Park at the top of J.F.K. Are they both considered Faucette Park?   September 1, 2008 The Civil War re-enactment of Reed's Bridge Battlefield in Pulaski County was this past weekend.  I have posted the photographs on the Civilwarbuff.org website.  You can check them out here: http://www.civilwarbuff.org/Events/2008/ReedsBridge.html