The Plaza Pioneer Park The Restoration of a Downtown Landmark |
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Author:
| Helm, William C. |
Illustrator:
| Fraire, Peter |
Contribution by:
| Asfahani, Maggie |
Photographer:
| Kotkowski, Avi |
Executive Producer:
| Mithoff Burton Partners, |
Editor:
| Pook, Olson |
ISBN: | 978-0-578-94994-9 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2021 |
Publisher: | FMI
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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The Plaza Pioneer Park is a written and pictorial chronicle of the history of one of Conrad Hilton's fist hotels, the iconic Plaza Hotel in El Paso, Texas. The book covers the history of the original site and its role in the growth of the city; Hilton's work to purchase and renovate the original Henry C. Trost-designed building into his grand vision for a high-rise hotel; and describes the initiative of El Paso businessman and philanthropist Paul L. Foster and his team to restore and...
More DescriptionThe Plaza Pioneer Park is a written and pictorial chronicle of the history of one of Conrad Hilton's fist hotels, the iconic Plaza Hotel in El Paso, Texas. The book covers the history of the original site and its role in the growth of the city; Hilton's work to purchase and renovate the original Henry C. Trost-designed building into his grand vision for a high-rise hotel; and describes the initiative of El Paso businessman and philanthropist Paul L. Foster and his team to restore and reopen the property, returning it to it's place as the Jewel of Downtown El Paso.