50 Years Ago
From the Herald and Democrat in 1965
Construction began on the new Eastgate Motel on Highway 68 Bypass, east of town in the Eastgate Shopping Center development of Clarence Spears. Mr. C.E. Fisher of Tahlequah, owner, said that 25 units, restaurant and living quarters would be completed in five to six months and by the next summer 15 more units would be added. The $100,000 motel was planned to be modern in every respect, with a restaurant boasting a seating capacity of 100, meeting room and coffee shop. A large swimming pool and a kiddies' pool were also planned.
30 Years Ago
From the Herald-Democrat in 1985
Jim's Razorback Pizza, after finding great success in Fayetteville, opened a restaurant in Springdale and then opened their third business in Siloam Springs.
Residing at 1270 West Highway 68 bypass, Jim's specialized in pizza, (including thick and thin crust) but also offered pasta dishes, sandwiches and a soup and salad bar. Their whole wheat crust was very popular. The scuttlebutt around Fayetteville was that they had the best tasting pizza, at the original business, of any restaurant in that town.
Manager (and part owner) Tom Canady, said that relatively low competition encouraged people from many areas nearby to come to his restaurant. "Business has been real good so far," he said, "it should be steady in the future."
Jim's Razorback Pizza also had a banquet room that seats up to 50. It could be reserved at no cost.
Editor's Note -- This was a part of the Progress Special Section.
10 Years Ago
From the Herald-Leader in 2005
The widening of Arkansas Highway 43, known as Cheri Whitlock Drive in Siloam Springs, to three lanes, 2.5 miles between Arkansas Highway 59 North and Mt. Olive Street, would cost $4,666,947.78.
The bid was awarded to APAC-Arkansas Inc. of Fayetteville.
The project was expected to start in August and be completed by late summer 2006.
"Highway 43 travels through Siloam Springs and carries a great deal of traffic," said Highway Commission Vice Chairman Jonathan Barnett of Siloam Springs. "The extra lane will ease congestion through the area and make this a safer highway for motorists."
The city of Siloam Springs contributed to the cost of the project; the 2005 budget showed $900,000 for widening of Cheri Whitlock Drive.
David Nilles, public affairs representative for the state highway department, said the bid was in line with estimates for the project.
Community on 07/01/2015