When the Old State House was completed in 1842, it was composed of three distinct structures connected by covered walkways. In 1867 the federal government constructed a United States District Court in the space between the West Wing and the Main Building. It served in this capacity until 1885 when it became the Treasurer's Office. During the War Memorial Building era, the room served as the Medical School's library and also provided a venue for free soup lunches for deserving veterans. After 1951 it served as the display room of the Arkansas History Commission. After the departure of the History Commission in 1979, the room was divided to house the DAR's room in its northern half and a changing exhibit space in its southern portion. The entire space has served as an exhibits gallery since the 1990s. Shown are images of the Pillars of Power exhibit, which was originally on display in this space.
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