New Alcazar Hotel

The New Alcazar Hotel, located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is a historic site that once stood as one of the premier hotels in the South, frequented by notable guests like playwright Tennessee Williams. Built in 1915 with a striking glass dome skylight, the hotel featured modern amenities for its time and hosted famous musicians such as Elvis Presley and B.B. King. The hotel has a complex history, including its role in the Civil Rights movement, where it faced legal challenges for racial discrimination. Although it closed in the 1990s and has since been repurposed, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 and remains a significant landmark, reflecting both the cultural and social history of the region.