From studying old fire maps and directories, we have learned that the first known address of the building was 300 Crystal Street. After a street name change in the 1960’s, the building became 300 Arbor Street which is where Anthony Laundry serviced many of the nearby hotels and motor courts commercial launder needs. As time passed and the motor court scene changed, the laundry facility seemed to be long forgotten. Many famous photos of the original Velda Rose and historic Park Avenue were taken from in front of the warehouse overlooking the motor court’s pool area. However, there were no pictures of the laundry building found from that time.

In the early 2000’s, the vigorous concrete warehouse was revived by a forming non-profit organization called Low Key Arts. The organization continues to give Hot Springs the art, film, and music scene it craves as they grow with their outdoor festivals and programs in a new location downtown. Our inherited friends changed the fait of the building from dilapidation to inspiration.

As of 2020, the conversion process to become The Club House was underway. Breeze blocks from the original architectural era were incorporated into the design, retro inspired restrooms were built, and HVAC was installed for the first time in the building’s history. After a complete head-to-toe makeover, The Club House opened it’s doors in August 2022 as Hot Springs newest event venue. 118 Arbor Street continues to make history happen in Hot Springs National Park with events and special occasions of all kinds. For a behind the scenes look of The Club House conversion, you can follow the along our progress below.