Thomas E. Hull was born in Colorado Springs on October 4, 1893.

Prior to World War I, he owned and operated 22 theaters in Texas and New Mexico.

Following his service as a captain in the aviation section of the Army Signal Corps during the war, Hull entered the hotel business.

[2] He played a pivotal role in establishing the shows on the Las Vegas Strip.

Over the years, Hull operated a total of 22 hotels on the West Coast.