We all know that things have changed greatly since the 1930s. However, have you ever actually thought about what those “changes” entail? Well, if so, you’re in luck. We did a little digging and found some historic photos that will give you an idea of what life was like in Arkansas in the 1930s.

1. As part of a drought relief effort, Red Cross volunteers prepare lunch for schoolchildren near Lonoke in this snap from 1930/1931.
Hine, Lewis Wickes/Library of Congress
2. A snap from 1934 shows the Old State Capitol Building on Markham and Center Streets in Little Rock.
Prather Reynolds/Wikimedia Commons
3. Taken in Little Rock in 1935, a congregation socializes outside of church following Sunday service.
Ben Shahn/Wikimedia Commons
4. This up-high shot provides a great view of the famous Bathhouse Row. Though the exact date is unknown, it’s estimated that this picture was taken in the 1920s – 1930s.
National Park Service Picture – Courtesy of Hot Springs National Park Archives/Wikimedia Commons
Look closely, and you can see the Arlington Hotel in the background.
5. Though many things have changed since this photo was taken in Altheimer in 1938, some have remained the same – such as the Coca-Cola trademark, which is easily recognizable, even in this dated photo.
Russell Lee/Wikimedia Commons

Related Stories

10 Historic Photos That Show Us What It Was Like Living In Arkansas In The Early 1900s

10 Historic Photos That Show Us What It Was Like Living In Arkansas In The Early 1900s

 One Of The Deadliest Accidents In U.S. History Happened Right Here In Arkansas

One Of The Deadliest Accidents In U.S. History Happened Right Here In Arkansas

 A Trip To One Of The Oldest General Stores In Arkansas Is Like Stepping Back In Time

A Trip To One Of The Oldest General Stores In Arkansas Is Like Stepping Back In Time
6. A guest checks-in at the Fordyce Bathhouse in Hot Springs in this candid capture, which was taken in the 1930s.
National Park Service Picture – Courtesy of Hot Springs National Park Archives/Wikimedia Commons
7. Snapped sometime between the 1930s and 1940s, this group shot was taken in front of Hot Springs’ stately City Hall.
National Park Service Picture – Courtesy of Hot Springs National Park Archives/Wikimedia Commons
8. Some things never change – such as the beauty of Gulpha Gorge in Hot Springs National Park. This historic photo was snapped in the 1930s.
National Park Service Picture – Courtesy of Hot Springs National Park Archives/Wikimedia Commons
9. Dated October 1935, this somewhat eerie capture shows the remnants of Zinc, an abandoned mining town.
Ben Shahn/Library of Congress
10. A farmer from Pulaski County reports on his crops to an agent from the U.S.D.A. in September 1931.
U.S. Department of Agriculture/Wikimedia Commons
11. A group gathers in Fayetteville in October 1938 for the dedication of the University of Arkansas stadium.
National Archives and Records Administration/Wikimedia Commons

So, what do you think? Is this what you expected life in Arkansas in the 1930s to look like? Do you think the state has changed a lot? Tell us!

Want more Arkansas history? Click here to read about nine things that happened in Arkansas that you won’t find in history books.

 

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore Arkansas

Featured Addresses
Arkansas, USA