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September 16, 1912

A brick train station costing $25,000 was opened at Brinkley (Monroe County) to serve the four railroad lines that criss-crossed the state. Commerce from this favorable position enabled Brinkley to become a regional hub for shipment of lumber and cotton and a transfer point for passenger travel during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. After a decline in railway usage, the station was in danger of being razed, but the property was deeded to the city, restored, and made into the Central Delta Depot Museum. The museum opened in May 2003 for the preservation of regional history, which includes all of Monroe County and parts of Woodruff, Lee, and Arkansas counties.

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Army-Navy Hospital Building

The Army-Navy Hospital in Hot Springs (Garland County) was the first combined general hospital for the U.S. Army and Navy in the United States. The hospital officially opened in 1887. The seven-story, fireproof, brick-and-steel facility shown here was built in the 1930s, replacing the original 1880s structure. The building was constructed at a cost of approximately $1.5 million and was later used as a rehabilitation center.

 

The Army-Navy Hospital in Hot Springs (Garland County) was the first combined general hospital for the U.S. Army and Navy in the United States. The hospital officially opened in 1887. The seven-story, fireproof, brick-and-steel facility shown here was built in the 1930s, replacing the original 1880s structure. The building was constructed at a cost of approximately $1.5 million and was later used as a rehabilitation center.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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