It was opened for business with a special gala on December 3, 1959 again attended by Mr. Hilton as well as Governor Lawrence.

A troubled $25 million expansion plan announced in 2007 later saw the construction workers walk off the job site before completion of the project.

[13] The hotel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after the holder of its mortgage foreclosed.

The additional 20,000 square feet (1,900 square metres) added during the renovation includes three additional floors in the front of the hotel, a swimming pool, and increased conference facilities.

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