A Window

Art on Sunday #26

Stained Glass Window, Copper Foil  Method, Fordyce Bathhouse, Hot Springs National Park, August 19, 2012

Stained Glass Window, Copper Foil  Method, Fordyce Bathhouse, Hot Springs National Park, August 19, 2012 (Pentax K-r)


The  Fordyce opened March 1, 1915. Designed by Little Rock architects Mann and Stern and constructed under the supervision of owner Sam Fordyce’s son John, the building eventually cost over $212,000 to build, equip, and furnish.

The interior features marble walls, benches, and stairs; terra-cotta fountains; stained glass skylights and windows; a wood-paneled coed gymnasium (at the time said to be the largest of its kind in the state); and private staterooms. Even the basement was bustling with activity, with its bowling alley and its quartz-crystal ornamented spring display. Today, the Fordyce is a museum and the park’s visitor center.

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  • Hilary Mar 25, 2018 Link

    Hi Mike – the Bathhouse looks to be a wonderful visitor centre – incredible building and I do love stained glass … it’s always good to see artistic designs … this is a delight -cheers Hilary
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    • Mike Mar 25, 2018 Link

      Thanks… It really is a nice preservation. It’s only a lttle over an hour south of us.
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