The Medical Arts Building is a historic skyscraper at 236 Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is a 16-story structure with Art Deco styling, rising to a height of . It was built in 1929 to a design by Almand & Stuck, and was the tallest building in the state until 1960. Its main entrance is framed by fluted pilasters, topped by floral panels and a stone frieze identifying the building. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Today, all but the first floor is in disrepair and closed to the public. In May 2021 the first 15 floors of the building were purchased and are currently under renovation. Arkansas First Skyscraper ArkansasFirstSkyscraper References External links Encyclopedia of Arkansas - Medical Arts Building in Hot Springs, AR Waymarking - Medical Arts Building in Hot Springs, AR Hospital buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Arkansas Art Deco architecture in Arkansas Buildings and structures in Hot Springs, Arkansas Office buildings completed in 1929 National Register of Historic Places in Hot Springs, Arkansas Skyscrapers in Arkansas