Statler Hilton Hotel
The Statler Hotel is one of Dallas’ most iconic buildings and one of the most successful preservation stories we’ve documented over the years. The Statler Residences are also one of the best places to live in this city. Surprised? Don’t be. The idea of hotel living has appealed to most of us since we read…
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Nothing invokes midcentury Dallas more than The Statler hotel in Downtown Dallas. But like any 66-year-old Dallasite who’s had some professional restoration, she looks better than ever. Here’s her story. Today we featured a walk-through of the stunning The Statler Residences. But let’s take a look back at The Statler through the years. “Everyone wanted…
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We all know it’s finally open and the coolest thing to hit Dallas since central air, but you might want to partake of the full five days of extravagant celebrations from Monday, February 26 thru Friday, March 2, at the Statler Hilton downtown. Festivities are promised to be over-the-top (best kind), open to the public, and feature themed parties,…
Read MoreLast week, we told you about the mess happening at 1401 Elm, a landmark $240 million redevelopment deal in downtown Dallas facing forced foreclosure after a developer pulled out. The city of Dallas had committed $50 million in economic incentives to further progress. But with of the departure of New York-based Olympic Property Partners from the project, early…
Read MoreDowntown Dallas’ 1401 Elm was once touted as the tallest building west of the Mississippi River, with 52 stories and 1.5 million square feet of office space. This Central Business District skyscraper, formerly the First National Bank, has stood depressingly vacant since 2010. Plywood boards and “keep out” signs mar the once-impressive edifice. Plans were underway for an encompassing $240-million…
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