The Palmer House also claims that it was the largest hotel in the world in the 1920s, when a 25-story tower was added. No matter the superlatives, this remains a grand old dame with lots of history.

With connections to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and the Palmer House Hotel, the birth of the brownie is a pretty interesting tale to tell. I love history, especially the history of my ...

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Just a year later, as the Palmer House Hotel neared completion, the Chicago Fire of 1871 gutted the city. When the Palmer House was rebuilt, Bertha and her husband moved into a suite there ...

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel in Chicago is one such place. A transportive capsule of elegance since the 19th century, this landmark property is more than just a place to stay; it’s a strategic way to ...

Changing perceptions on a visit to JapanThe great joy of travel is that sense of discovery when it becomes clear that previously held perceptions were wrong. Avoiding blame for ICs errorsIf an ...

The order moves the city's second-largest hotel toward a foreclosure sale at what will likely be a fraction of the property's pre-pandemic value. Appraising hotels involves mostly guesswork these ...