Searcy Arkansas Sanitarium. Where was this and what was it?

My Searcy readers have said enough of those shoe blogs. Give us another history blog.

They just want a challenge. So here it is. I've had this picture for awhile but have never heard any discussion about it. It says Sanitarium Searcy Ark on the front.

Was this dated back to tuberculosis sanitariums? Searcy had one? If so, where was it and what happened to it.

Another possibility was that it was some sort of relaxing spa? Look at the ladies in fancy duds. Note the tennis net in the front. Bet they had dirt courts for sure! Perhaps they came for the healing waters of Spring Park springs.

I'm listening, Searcy....................................