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My legendary mother gave 42 years of service to this amazing Hilton location. When I taught San Antonio History, I never forgot to mention the history of this amazing hotel! ❤

I'm 5'7" and I could touch the ceiling of the room. My cousin used to throw parties there.

My husband was the main Crane Operator, so this Hotel means so much to family

Today, it would take 25 years to dig the hole for the foundation.

Monolithic Modular Rooms. Wonder how that construction is holding up after all these years? Not well… I suspect.

Spent our wedding night there. Good memories in a number of respects.

I have pictures of the Big Red Crane mentioned that set the rooms, It was a Manitowoc Ringer crane that being used for the first time . Iwtwas provided by Boehck Engineering out of Houston and my Dad was the mechanic/technician tasked with setting it up in that tight construction site.

NEVER tell a Texan it can't be done.

Captain Carl Riverwalk Boat ⛵ Tour brought me here 💪🏾

I remember seeing this in the news when it was being built, I was 10 at the time. The first time I saw the hotel in person was in 1971 for my first trip to San Antonio. Most of the hemisphere structures were still in place then too. I did not stay in the hotel then. But nowadays whenever we go to to SA we always stay in the Palacio del Rio

We came back to Texas and San Antonio in February 1968.

1960's Technology, incredible

Rest in Peace my good friend. You will be missed.

Wow! Each room is its own vault. That’s pretty neat.

I remember seeing it built. I must admit, the Hemishpere Tower seemed to be more talked about. My grandfather was visiting when the Hilton was being assembled and he was amazed with the modular construction method.

But no mention of the whopping 17 percent hotel room tax that added to your bill upon check out.........sounds like a Vegas 'resort fee" without the shows and showgirls!! Rather go to Vegas and ride the cool inside Venitian gondola that humid Texas !!

I was 12 when we stayed there in 1976. If the kids staying there had some money we could go to Durty Nelly's and get a sprite with something green in it so we could feel Irish! They were so nice to us!

The one thing I'd like to say about this fine establishment from my visit in the mid 70s is that the housekeeping staff was excellent! The folks that attended the pharmacy convention were all impressed with their performance. I've stayed at many hotels in my day and would rate these fine folks at the very top of the list!

Wow, gorgeous video. Thnx ...

If executives from Bimbo ever stay at your wonderful hotel, please make a similar video! 🍞

The only one I remember from when I was 12 was Mr. Jones.

I absolutely love this video! This is my favorite building of all time!

I watched this the first time when I was 12 years old. We were staying in that hotel for the pharmacy convention in the mid 70s. This video was provided to keep the children occupied.

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Amazing

Very nice. Our group looks forward to your hospitality in January 2019

My parents stayed here in 1975 on their honeymoon I'm told the rate was under $50.

I can't image something like this being done today.