Conrad Hilton

A biography

Known for his hospitality and honesty, he changed the face of hotels of North America.

Christmas day, Conrad Hilton was born. Gus hilton, his father, had much say in his town. He bartered and had a hand in any business in the little towns they lived in. Mary Hilton was his mother, and built a deep devotion in him. Both these people instilled a sense of drive and passion in doing well inside of Conrad. Conrad worked in his father's general store, and learned how to run a business himself.

Conrad grew into a strappingly handsome young man, and went into politics. His father didn't think it was a good idea. After his term was over, he kept some values of his work experiences. He tried his hand at many different things, and decided to start a bank.

Hilton started a bank on $1000.00. It failed miserably. He was now 29 years old, and he thought he'd have to go work for his father. But as it turned out, 1918 presented the World War I. Conrad was posted in Paris and found his job extremely enjoyable. But while he was in Paris, his father died, and he had to return to pay his respects.

Conrad went to Texas in 1919 with $500.00. He stayed at a hotel that had to turn people away. It brought in over $2000.00 a week, and Conrad bought it. He went on to buy more and more hotels. Customers got a bargain, and conrad got a profit. Business grew and grew. Conrad Hilton thought up the name "Minimax" mininum dollars, for maximum enjoyment.

Conrad went to church religiously, and there he met Mary Barron - his wife.

At age 40, he was a well known, wealthy man. But at this time, depression took hold. He lost everything except the El Paso Hilton Hotel. He refused to lose another penny. He tightened his belt and cut costs. He persevered through hardship and refused bankruptcy. As the nation recovered from the depression, Hilton's efforts revived and his image were stronger than before. People trusted him, because he was the one who was strong.

Conrad, after this, went to the west coast. He saw opportunity where others saw disaster. He was able to utilize the events around him to get on top of things. He was married to Jaja - a young hungarian actress, hoping to stike it rich. After this, Hilton even tried to go after the Plaza! But he decided against it.

Hilton's worth was estimated over 1 million dollars. He would bargain hard, but would never attempt to cheat someone. As hard as he worked, he had to play as well. He believed in the power of prayer. He created a name for himself that was amazingly well-known. He died at age 91 and left a legacy behind. He worked for the betterment of all, and had fun doing it. His legacy was to see that everyone that needs to be helped, can be.

I never knew about Conrad Hilton and his life. I admire it actually! Its much different than Paris Hilton's life. Everyone knows what Paris Hilton's life looks like. I mean, it's not even partially the same as Conrad's. Conrad has such a good heart and wanted everyone to be a little rich. He couldn't make that happen, but that was his heart. And thats what I like about him.