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This was a sad year for history and historic buildings in Rogers. Three of our structures that were a significant part of the development of our city were lost, including the O.L. Gregory/Speas/Speaco Vinegar Plant, Wight's Livery Stable and the Oklahoma Row Hotel at Monte Ne are gone forever. Here are their stories:
The recent demolition of the tower and foundation of the Oklahoma Row Hotel has created a lot of interest in the lost town of Monte Ne. Folks who grew up in this area are familiar with the famous resort created by William "Coin" Harvey in the early 1900s. However, thousands of newcomers to Northwest Arkansas may not know the story.
The historic Oklahoma Row Hotel gone, demolished by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for safety reasons. So I thought it would be appropriate to remember the story of the amazing hotel built 114 years ago in 1909. I have written about this fascinating structure several times in the past, but many may not know the whole story.
The Oklahoma Row tower, one of the last remaining hotel structures at the historic resort town of Monte Ne, stood for over 100 years -- until Tuesday.
The Oklahoma Row tower, one of the last remaining hotel structures at the historic resort town of Monte Ne, stood for over 100 years -- until Tuesday.