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Conrad Hilton

Conrad Hilton. Biggest Hotel Man in the World. Hilton…as in Paris?. Conrad (Connie) Nicholson Hilton is the great-grandfather of the well know Paris Hilton. Born in San Antonio, New Mexico in 1887. He and his family accommodated travelers in their New Mexico adobe home for $1 per night.

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Conrad Hilton

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  1. Conrad Hilton Biggest Hotel Man in the World

  2. Hilton…as in Paris? Conrad (Connie) Nicholson Hilton is the great-grandfather of the well know Paris Hilton. Born in San Antonio, New Mexico in 1887. He and his family accommodated travelers in their New Mexico adobe home for $1 per night

  3. Three Careers Before Hotels Worked in his father’s business, A.H. Hilton and Son Served a term in the first New Mexico State Legislature Successful career in Banking

  4. Mobley Hotel – Hilton’s 1st

  5. The Depression Challenge 1925 Hilton Hotel opens in Dallas - soon he owns 9 hotels The Great Depression 1929-early 1930’s • During the Great Depression, Hilton lost four hotels and saved five, one of which was the Dallas Hilton.

  6. Waldorf Astoria Hotel • 1932 Conrad N. Hilton wrote "The Greatest of Them All" on a photograph of the Waldorf=Astoria New York. It was his dream to own this hotel and include it in his prestigious collection of hotels. • In 1949 he realized his dream, he purchased the hotel and extended his version of "the light and warmth of hospitality" to the legendary New York landmark.

  7. The Rest is History • The Hilton International Company became one of the largest hotel businesses in the world. • Hilton passed the reins of the company to his son Barron in 1960s, but he stayed on as the chairman of the board. • 1979 Hilton dies at the age of 91 in Santa Monica, CA To learn more click the picture below to watch a short video documentary on Hilton’s Life Biography Part 1 Biography Part 2

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