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     • On May 2, 1927, Hilton Chicago (originally the Stevens Hotel), opened its doors as the largest hotel in the world with 3,000 guest rooms, 27 chair barber shop, pharmacy, candy shop, 5 lane bowling alley, 1,200 seat movie theatre and an 18 hole miniature golf course atop the hotel, aptly named – the High-Ho Golf Club.
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   What is the history of Hilton Chicago?

   • Hilton Chicago has the reputation for hosting every President of the United States as a guest from the time the Stevens Hotel opened in 1927. There is a fascinating early hotel history from 1927 with the Stevens family of Chicago who built the immense hotel only to lose it in bankruptcy with the Great Depression.

   Hilton Chicago and its Stevens Hotel scandalous history

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   What is the Hilton Chicago known for?

   • Located on South Michigan Avenue and overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, the Hilton Chicago hotel opened in 1927, and has served as one of the city’s most revered addresses ever since. Originally known as the Steven’s Hotel, it was designed by the firm of Holabird & Root, in the Beaux-Arts architecture style.

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   Is Hilton Chicago a 'city within a city'?

   • Discover Hilton Chicago, which was once the largest hotel in the world and named a "City Within a City" for its impressive amenities. Hilton Chicago, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2015, dates back to 1927. Come tour this fantastic historic hotel virtually and witness the legacy of its founder, James W. Stevens, firsthand.

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   What happened to the Hilton Chicago?

   • In 1951 the hotel was renamed The Conrad Hilton Chicago. The 1968 Democratic National Convention brought 10,000 anti-war and civil rights protestors to Chicago where they were confronted by twice as many police and National Guard soldiers and there were riots in Grant Park across from the Chicago Hilton.

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   Designed by architectural firm Holabird & Roche, the Hilton Chicago was originally called “The Stevens Hotel” after its two original owners, James W. and Ernest Stevens. A father-son team, both James and Ernest were among the most influential people in Chicago.

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   When the hotel opened on May 2nd, 1927, it was the world’s largest hotel, featuring 3,000 guest rooms each with private bath, a barber shop, children’s fantasyland, pharmacy, bowling alley and 1,200 seat theater.

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   Feb 11, 2019 · Though the superlative of “World’s Largest” is no longer attached, the Hilton Chicago is still a spectacular and magnificent hotel. It oozes with history, is lavishly styled and is blessed with one of the most desirable and well-situated land parcels in the entire city of Chicago.

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   A Celebration of our History. On May 2, 1927, Hilton Chicago (originally the Stevens Hotel), opened its doors as the largest hotel in the world with 3,000 guest rooms, 27 chair barber shop, pharmacy, candy shop, 5 lane bowling alley, 1,200 seat movie theatre and an 18 hole miniature golf course atop the hotel, aptly named – the High-Ho Golf Club.

   • Location: 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605, Illinois

   • Phone: (312) 922-4400

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   Apr 24, 2019 · In the mid-50s, committing millions of dollars to air condition these hotels, Hilton didn't realize it, but they were creating the 12-month convention business for the hotels in Chicago and New York. Today, you expect every hotel to have air conditioning, but that was not the case back then.

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   In 1945, when it became the Hilton Hotels Corp., his company bought two large Chicago luxury properties: the Palmer House and the Stevens Hotel (which became the Conrad Hilton). Together, the two Chicago hotels had about 5,300 rooms and employed 4,500 men and women.

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   Completed: 1927. Architects: Holabird & Roche. Address: 720 S. Michigan Ave. Discover more of Chicago’s living landmarks. Sources for The Stevens Hotel (Hilton Chicago) This is a selection of specific sources used to provide details while researching this landmark.