Postcard, T.H. Barton Coliseum
Object number2020.004.207
DateOctober 3, 1967
Associated LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions3 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (8.9 × 14 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA color postcard of T.H. Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, Arkansas postmarked October 3, 1967. The picture is of the main entrance to Barton Coliseum. Printed on white card stock with color ink.Postcard is from Mrs. John M. Peterson to James Riley Groom and postmarked from Little Rock, Arkansas.
The postcard reads on the back, " Arkansas Livestock Exposition Grounds, West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Ark. Barton Coliseum was constructed in 1952 and named for the late Colonel T. H. Barton, Arkansas' leading industrialist. Located in the greater Little Rock area of Pulaski County, population 285,000. This is the largest public building in Arkansas and has 6750 permenent seats and 3000 portable floor seats. It is 245 feet wide, 365 feet long and 90 feet high.
Status
Not on view
December 27, 1966
