Old Arlington Hotel See New Life with Upcoming Distillery

From a falling facade, to broken windows, the historic Arlington Hotel on Cotton Street has been vacant since 1990. But for the first time in decades this old building will soon see new life. Every Man a King Distilling and the Revenir will be located at 700 Cotton St. in downtown Shreveport — a part of the Shreveport Common Cultural Arts District. “This is getting a face lift befitting a king,” said Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins. “Appropriate for Every Man A King.” “It is going to be a huge asset and will help create a metropolitan vibe, an exciting piece of downtown Shreveport.” (Source)Not only is the adaptive reuse project saving a building that might have fallen under the weight of decades of neglect, it is create a hub of excitement in a business not currently available in northwest Louisiana. Plans are for the project to be completed in 2020. The operating distillery and open-kitchen French restaurant will be housed with a hidden "speakeasy" music club and event space in the 30,000-square-foot building. An estimated 5,000 square feet of the site will be reserved for leased office space. Mayor Adrian Perkins and owners, Andrew Larson and Lindsey Pennington, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 26, 2019 at the construction site. The project is a $5 million privately funded venture. It’s projected to be complete in 2020. The renovation and construction project has the potential to positively change the landscape of downtown Shreveport and benefit the local economy. To follow news on this, visit the Every Man a King Facebook page.