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Five storied DoubleTree by Hilton properties have been 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. To qualify for the program, hotels must be at least 50 years old, designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and have historic significance. For more information about these five properties and other DoubleTree by Hilton brand and hotel news, please visit: news.doubletree.com.

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center – a DoubleTree by Hilton Location: Roanoke, Virginia Year Opened: 1882 Located in downtown Roanoke, Va. in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, this beautifully restored, Tudor-style hotel was picked by USA Today Travel in 2013 as one of their favorite historic hotels in America. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center – a DoubleTree by Hilton invites relaxation, with a deep veranda concealed from summer sun by fragrant wisteria. It is this allure that has drawn U.S. presidents, governors, millionaires, theater and sports stars, political and business conventions, and Miss Virginia Pageant contestants to the hotel. Did you know? • The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center – a DoubleTree by Hilton

was first constructed as a railroad property in 1882 (Norfolk Western, now Norfolk Southern), as part of a comprehensive community development plan by enterprising railroad magnate Frederick J. Kimball.

• In 1940, Chef Fred Brown, with the direction from General Manager George Dennison, created the hotel’s signature dish, Peanut Soup and Spoonbread. The dish is still celebrated and honored locally and regionally.

• The hotel has been in partnership with the Miss Virginia Pageant since its beginning in 1953, including hosting the event on-site for its first few years. Today, the property hosts the contestants, friends, families and holds preliminary events in its event space.

St. Louis Union Station – a DoubleTree by Hilton Location: St. Louis, Missouri Year Opened: 1894 The St. Louis Union Station Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton is a historic AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel known and called by its namesake, which was an active train terminal until 1978. This National Historic Landmark is located in the center of St. Louis, near sports venues such as Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village, Edward Jones Dome and Scottrade Center. The Headhouse Grand Hall, otherwise known as the hotel lobby, is designed with sweeping archways, fresco and gold leaf detailing, mosaics and art glass windows. Did you know? • The famous photograph of Harry S. Truman holding the Chicago Tribune

with the headline, "Dewey Defeats Truman," was taken at the station as Truman headed back to Washington, D.C. from Independence, Mo. after the 1948 Presidential Election.

• In 1981, The Grand Hall was used in John Carpenter's movie “Escape from New York."

• The Grand Hall used to be home to a two-ton chandelier with 350 light bulbs. In 1942, it was sold for $22 for scrap to aid in World War II.

• Surrounding the Allegorical Window in The Grand Hall is the “Whispering Arch.” If one person stands facing the wall on the right side and one facing on the left side, you can speak to each other in a normal tone, even though you’re 40 feet apart! There have been numerous marriage proposals, as well as bootlegging deals, brokered by communicating through the “Whispering Arch.”

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby Location: Detroit, Michigan Year Opened: 1916 Having undergone major refurbishment, the hotel has been restored to its former Beaux-Arts-style high rise glory, with a modern edge to create the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby. The property offers more space than many hotels in Detroit, as well as modern all-suite accommodations in the heart of the city. Did you know? • The site of the hotel is where the British originally erected Fort Shelby

in 1779 as a defense against Americans during the American Revolution.

• The evacuation of the fort by the British on July 11, 1796 was the closing act of the War of Independence.

The Emily Morgan San Antonio – a DoubleTree by Hilton Location: San Antonio, Texas Year Opened: 1924 The Emily Morgan San Antonio – a DoubleTree by Hilton is an iconic property that blends historic charm and legendary tales with modern Texas flair. Known as the “Official Hotel of the Alamo,” the property exemplifies urban adventure in the heart of San Antonio. With stylish and charismatic guestrooms that exude luxury, lavish amenities and outstanding guest services, the hotel is a welcome retreat for both business and leisure travelers. Did you know? • The building was formerly the Medical Arts Building that housed doctor's

offices, a hospital and, later, an office complex. • The hotel’s name originates from the famous story of a servant girl,

Emily D. West, who wooed the Mexican General Santa Anna during the Battle of San Jacinto.

• The building’s architecture is influenced by the Gothic Revival, with design features that include cast iron, unique ornamentation and a copper roof with wood ribs. One of the most interesting architectural features of the building is the array of gargoyles that line the building, each portraying a medical ailment.

The Tudor Arms Cleveland – a DoubleTree by Hilton Location: Cleveland, Ohio Year Opened: 1933 A Gothic Revival building, the historic Tudor Arms offers stylish and sophisticated accommodations in the heart of Cleveland's East Side Cultural District. Only four miles from the downtown Cleveland business district, the University Circle area hotel offers proximity to the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospital, and is also within walking distance of Case Western Reserve University. Originally built in 1933, the hotel has been painstakingly restored to in order to preserve its status as a historical landmark, with two beautiful ballrooms adorned with classic, Old World architecture. Did you know? • The Tudor Arms played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement of the

1960s, remaining a beacon for the community as a place to meet and unwind in an era when social unrest, rioting and looting were commonplace.

• Years before the famous Brown vs Board of Education ruling, when the United States was struggling with the issue of segregation in public schools, The Tudor Arms hotel played host to racially-integrated senior proms.

• In the height of its time, The Tudor Arms hotel was famous for its music scene and hosted jazz musicians that kept the venue swinging well into the night.