The Xuma Kitchens was originally called the Axis Lounge, which opened at 25 East Center Street in 2017. According to the Fayetteville Flyer, the staff described “their cuisine as ‘authentic Mexican meets modern American kitchens,’ and were known locally for their made-from-scratch food, fresh margaritas, unique brunch, and large patio overlooking the street.” The restaurant … More Xuma Kitchens
During the latter part of the 19th century, J.E. Vaughn operated at livery on the south side of Mountain Street about halfway between Block Avenue and Church Avenue. Vaughn and a partner took over operation of an existing livery at the southwest corner of the Square in 1973 and brought in additional teams and buggies. … More Vaughn’s Livery
The Quarles House, a boarding house, was operated at the northwest corner of East Avenue and Meadow Street. Initially referred to as the “Quarles Hotel,” the house began providing boarding options with provisions for stabling horses on site. An early advertisement in the Fayetteville Weekly Democrat, said: This house is pleasantly located, being convenient to … More Quarles House
Lucian “Luke” and Katherine Phillips opened a small grocery at the northwest corner of Mission Boulevard and Gunter Street. The store included a meat counter, under which was a box for dog bones. Susan Harris Couch recalled her dog ‘Chaser’ would sit outside the front door and wait for an unsuspecting patron to open the … More Phillips Grocery
Oak Plaza Shopping Center opened in 1964 at the northeast corner of Garland Avenue and an earlier alignment of North Street. Early tenants included the Oak Plaza Laundry, an office of the Arkansas Rehabilitation Service, Oak Plaza Barbershop, Jim’s Thriftimart and Oak Plaza Pharmacy.
Opened about 1968 on East Huntsville Road on the southeast corner of its intersection with 15th Street. Early commercial tenants included Watson’s Grocery, a Collier Drug Store branch, United Dollar Store, McCrory’s, the Flamingo Drive-in, C&C Hardware Store, DeForest Coiffures and an H&R Block branch during tax season.
In 1873, Henry L. Burnell printed a small booklet at Fayetteville titled Arkansas: The Home for Immigrants; a Sketch of Her Resources. The booklet described the state's attributes, governance and resources. He also included a description of Fayetteville and included prices of groceries available on several markets in the state, including the following list of … More Grocery Prices in 1873