Pythian Bathhouse

Built by the Knights of Pythias in 1914 as the only bathing facility for African-American clients in Hot Springs (Garland County), the Pythian Bathhouse was constructed on the site of the Crystal Bathhouse, the city’s previous “colored” bathing establishment, which burned in 1913.

Four-story brick building and street with power lines

Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

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