DID YOU KNOW? The brownie was invented here when Bertha Palmer requested a dessert for ladies attending the Chicago 1893 World’s Fair. DID YOU KNOW? The Piña Colada was invented and first served at the hotel's Beachcombers Bar on August 15, 1954 by bartender Ramon “Monchito” Marrero. Across the U.S., properties within the Hilton portfolio continue to make their mark on history with 37 hotels designated to join the prestigious Historic Hotels of America™ organization. The official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation®, Historic Hotels of America recognizes and celebrates the finest hotels for faithfully maintaining their authenticity, sense of place and architectural integrity. Explore some of Hilton’s storied hotels… HISTORY IS MADE WITH HILTON HILTON HOTELS & RESORTS CARIBE HILTON // San Juan, Puerto Rico • Opened: 1949 PALMER HOUSE HILTON // Chicago, Illinois • Opened: 1871 MEDIA CONTACT Jacqueline Toppings +1 703 883 6587 [email protected]For more information, or to review a full list of properties, visit historichotels.org/hilton
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DID YOU KNOW?
The brownie was invented here when Bertha Palmer requested
a dessert for ladies attending the Chicago 1893 World’s Fair.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Piña Colada was invented and first served at the hotel's Beachcombers Bar on August 15, 1954 by bartender Ramon
“Monchito” Marrero.
Across the U.S., properties within the Hilton portfolio continue to make their mark on history with 37 hotels designated to join the prestigious Historic Hotels of America™ organization. The official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation®, Historic Hotels of America recognizes and celebrates the finest hotels for faithfully maintaining their authenticity, sense of place and architectural integrity.
Explore some of Hilton’s storied hotels…
HISTORYIS MADE WITH HILTON
HILTON HOTELS & RESORTS
CARIBE HILTON // San Juan, Puerto Rico • Opened: 1949
PALMER HOUSE HILTON // Chicago, Illinois • Opened: 1871
The Tudor Arms Hotel was designated as an entertainment
haven from 1939 through 1960 and featured famous jazz performances
within its ballroom spaces.
DID YOU KNOW?
Many of Union Station’s original elements still stand today,
including the marvelous Allegorical Window adorning the structures
entryway, featuring hand cut Tiffany glass, and a magnificent
gold leaf design.
DID YOU KNOW?
The hotel opened its doors in 1917 as The Fort Shelby Hotel, named for its iconic setting on the site of the famous Fort Shelby, a post for British forces whose evacuation in 1796 signified the end of the American Revolutionary War.
DID YOU KNOW?
LondonHouse is located on the site of Fort Dearborn, the
settlement in Chicago which is recognized as one of the four stars