Area less than one acre NRHP Reference # 86001105 Opened 1919 Architecture firm Mann & Stern | Built 1919 (1919) Designated CP June 4, 2007 Architectural style Neoclassical architecture Added to NRHP 21 May 1986 | |
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Part of Stuttgart Commercial Historic District (#07000502) | ||
Exploring abandoned riceland hotel
The Hotel Riceland is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is located on the south-west corner of 3rd Street and South Main Street in downtown Stuttgart, Arkansas.
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Construction began in 1919 with the grand opening in 1923. Sadly, the hotel closed in 1970. The luxurious five story hotel was designed by George R. Mann complete with rooftop garden. It is the largest commercial building in Stuttgart.
Duckhunters would flock to the hotel in winter for the annual shoot. Notable guests of the hotel included Ernest Hemingway and Clark Gable.
Riceland hotel sign lighting ceremony
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