5.    Pillars of Power Permanent Exhibit

Then…
The first room of the space was added during the 1885 Renovation. The room was used by Office of the Commission of Mines, Manufactures, and Agriculture (CMM&A), which had the responsibility for promoting Arkansas to the rest of the nation and the world. The late-19th and early-20th centuries constituted the golden age of expositions and Arkansas vigorously attempted to boost itself in this fashion. To this end the CMM&A also maintained a nearby Display Room. During the Medical School era, this room served as a lecture hall.

Now…
Visit the Pillars of Power exhibit.