Maxwell Coffin was a prominent real estate agent in Little Rock, born in Powhatan to James Park Coffin. He was the brother of Charles H. Coffin, and the nephew of Charles Coffin. He was a likely owner of the commercial building at one point. Maxwell Coffin was a principal promoter for a bridge and road over the Black River in 1908.2 In 1887, he was living in New York City.3
Sources
1. Arkansas Democrat (Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas) · 14 May 1909, Fri · Page 11 Coffin, Maxwell obituary.pdf
2. Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas) · 21 Jan 1908, Tue · Page 10 congress allows bridge on black.pdf
3. Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Arkansas) · Thu, Jun 16, 1887 · Page 3 mining company formed.pdf
