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Statler Hilton in Dallas
The 1000-room Statler Hilton is a fine example of early US modernism, built in 1956 and designed by William Tabler. Empty for about 10 years, the Statler is located in a "hot" area of redevelopment and opposite a new one-block park about to be constructed in the heart of downtown.
Latest buzz on its status:
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2008/09/a_complex_deal_f...
Latest buzz on its status:
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2008/09/a_complex_deal_f...
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Permalink Reply by Robert Meckfessel on -
The Mayor's move to "clean up" downtown by enforcing building codes is starting to hit home. The immediate danger is to 508 Park Avenue. 508 is not a modern structure, but nevertheless a fine building and incredibly culturally significant. It is where Robert Johnson, the great blues musician, recorded 13 of his finest songs (one of his only two recording sessions) as well a Bob Wills and supposedly even Charlie Parker. Eric Clapton, in his homage to Johnson, recorded a set of acoustic blues there in 2004.
The Statler Hilton is a modern structure and is caught up in the same "clean-up" initiative.
More at http://www.dallasobserver.com/2009-01-22/news/at-thecrossroads/.
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