Big Spring in Howard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Settles Hotel
By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
1. Settles Hotel Marker
Settles Hotel. . Will R. and Lillian Settles built this hotel after the discovery of oil on their ranch in 1927. The grand opening was October 1, 1930. Designed by David Castle (1884-1956), the 15-story brick highrise was for many years the tallest building between Fort Worth and El Paso. Under construction for one year, the hotel boasted 150 guest rooms, grand public rooms, office and retail space, furnished apartments, restaurants, ballrooms, and a private club on the top floor. Although the Settles family operated the hotel for only two years, it remained open under new ownership.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1987.
Will R. and Lillian Settles built this hotel after the discovery of oil on their ranch in 1927. The grand opening was October 1, 1930. Designed by David Castle (1884-1956), the 15-story brick highrise was for many years the tallest building between Fort Worth and El Paso. Under construction for one year, the hotel boasted 150 guest rooms, grand public rooms, office and retail space, furnished apartments, restaurants, ballrooms, and a private club on the top floor. Although the Settles family operated the hotel for only two years, it remained open under new ownership.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1987
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13722.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 15.161′ N, 101° 28.534′ W. Marker is in Big Spring, Texas, in Howard County. Marker is at the intersection of Runnels Street and East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Runnels Street. Marker is at the Runnels Street entrance to the hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 East 3rd Street, Big Spring TX 79720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Seventh Earl of Aylesford (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard County
By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
2. Settles Hotel Marker
By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
3. Settles Hotel
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4. Settles Hotel lobby
By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
5. Settles Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 2, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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