Ar. road trip cont. 2

The next morning we headed up scenic highway 7 and I could have taken pictures at every turn...

 

There were several small towns along the way to our destination, the historic Inn at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville, Ar. I saw that this was a historic hotel but had not idea it was a old college dormitory!  Thankful for our GPS we were surprised to be routed right by the Arkansas University and the Razorback Stadium and there she stood in all her glory.... 

 

 

(from web site)

 

 

 

Loved the old brick and all the greenery around the building.

 

Was quite happy to find they had a elevator so didn't have to tackle the stairs

 

To my surprise the building was named after distinguished Associate Professor of English and Modern languages, Miss Ella Howison Carnall, the first female faculty member at the U of A. She taught from 1881-1884 until her untimely death and was recognized both for her excellence as a professor and for her example as a role model for young women. The impact that she left on the school resounds even today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are many paintings in the building including this portrait of Miss Carnall above the mantle

 

Ella's dinning room was available for all meals and in fact they were hosting a Bridal luncheon when we were there for lunch....................................

 

This painting across the room of the Hall caught my eye and I had to snap a picture of it...

 

The view out the windows of the dinning room was so pretty...

We enjoyed our stay here very much...to be cont.