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Dallas History, Death of Companies, Harry Hines Blvd, Hotels, Tower Hotel Courts2 Comments
Tower Hotel Courts

Tower Hotel Courts on Harry Hines in Dallas, Texas: Part 1

December 13, 2020December 26, 2020 Denise Holguin

This blog is the debut of my research and ephemera of the Tower Hotel Courts that was on Harry Hines Blvd in Dallas, TX. Continue reading Tower Hotel Courts on Harry Hines in Dallas, Texas: Part 1

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Baker Hotel Mineral Wells

The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells

December 10, 2019 Denise Holguin

I saw a post on Facebook during Thanksgiving week:  The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells is letting individuals take a peek inside the hotel on November 30, 2019. Tore Bellis and I packed our camera bags and drove an hour … Continue reading The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells

Dallas History, Holidays, Hotels, The Adolphus Hotel2 Comments
Gingerbread Adolphus Hotel

December at The Adolphus (home)

December 7, 2019 Denise Holguin

I sent a text to my friend Tore on Friday: “there’s nothing to do tomorrow.” Tore’s reply: “Let’s go to The Adolphus to see the gingerbread display!” And so the adventure began. I donned my new blue jacket and Tore … Continue reading December at The Adolphus (home)

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The Statler Hilton Hotel, Dallas 1956 – Part I: Building Materials & Furnishings

November 15, 2019March 4, 2020 Denise Holguin

Preface: I’ve wanted to write several of these history blog posts but I get caught up in my desire to be as thorough as possible. As a result, I don’t finish them. (I started this blog December 2018).  The flip … Continue reading The Statler Hilton Hotel, Dallas 1956 – Part I: Building Materials & Furnishings

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