Conrad Hilton was born December 25, 1887 , in San Antonio, New Mexico.
As a youngster Conrad worked in his Fathers store.
In 1919, Conrad purchased his first hotel.
Then in 1925, the first "Hilton Hotel" was in Dallas, Texas.
In 1957, Conrad realised his autobiography, "Be My Guest".
Conrad Hilton died in 1979.
Most of his estate was left to the "Conrad N. Hilton Foundation", a philanthropic organization.
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