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Anshe Emeth
On March 13, 1867, Anshe Emeth became the first Jewish congregation to receive a charter from the Arkansas state legislature. Anshe Emeth...
Jul 3, 20245 min read
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Edward H. Wilson & Harlem’s Hotel Olga
Pine Bluff native, Edward H. Wilson opened the Hotel Olga in Harlem in 1920. From the 1920s and 30s, Hotel Olga became the unofficial...
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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Pine Bluff Convention Center: A Legendary History
The Pine Bluff Convention Center has hosted concerts from artists across all genres since its opening in 1976. It has also been the venue...
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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The History of the Pine Bluff Arsenal
The Pine Bluff Arsenal has been a staple of the community since World War II, producing wartime munitions and creating numerous civilian...
Oct 11, 20233 min read
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Pine Bluff's Cultural District
Phase one of the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Cultural District project aimed at revitalizing downtown Pine Bluff is not too far off on the...
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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The Hotel Pines
Once regarded as one of Arkansas’ finest hotels, the Hotel Pines is a historic Pine Bluff building in need of restoration. Image Credit:...
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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The City’s Efforts to Restore the Saenger Theater to Its Former Glory
During its heyday, Pine Bluff’s Saenger Theater attracted patrons from all across southeast Arkansas by featuring famous stars and stage...
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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Delta Rhythm & Bayous Cultural District Brings New Promise to Pine Bluff
What has been a concept brewing in the minds of community leaders in recent years has just been given octane fuel with the passage of a...
Dec 7, 20223 min read
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Grand Masonic Temple
From the early 1900s to the 1980s, the Grand Masonic Temple was the hub for business and commerce for African Americans in Pine Bluff.
May 19, 20213 min read
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Jewel Bain: Home Designer Extraordinaire
Without formal training as an architect, Jewel Bain designed two homes listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Jan 27, 20213 min read
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Remembering The Saenger Theatre
From the 1920s through the 1960s, The Saenger Theatre drew massive crowds who came to see the top acts of the day.
Nov 18, 20203 min read
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