Historic Palmer House rededicated

By ABC7
January 24, 2009 (CHICAGO) The project cost $170 million, and the renovations include a new grand lobby.

The Palmer House Hilton features a variety of elaborate artwork, including 21 paintings on the ceilings and bronze statues.

The hotel's 1,000 rooms were remodeled, and 54 suites were created.

The Palmer House, which is a national landmark, opened in 1873.

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