Hot Springs Arkansas Lamar Bathhouse Opening Real Photo Postcard

This postcard captures the grand opening of the Lamar, likely a hotel or prominent community building, on Monday, April 16th. In early 20th-century America, the inauguration of such a structure, especially a hotel, was a significant civic event, symbolizing progress, economic growth, and a town's growing prominence. The attire of the men, women, and children gathered, typical of the 1910s or 1920s, further places this event within a period of rapid development and changing social landscapes across the United States.