Historical Marker
Hilton Hotel
Historical marker location:
1933 Main St., Dallas, Texas
( corner of Main and Harwood Sts.)
Marker installed: 1988
Designed by the architectural firm of Lang and Witchell, this hotel was built in 1925 for Conrad Hilton, and was the first to bear the Hilton name. The hotel advertised comfortable guest rooms and superior service at moderate prices. The fourteen-story, U-plan brick-clad building features elaborate terra cotta details at the two entries. Operated by A. C. White beginning in 1938, it was known as the White-Plaza until 1974.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) - 1988.