Emily Morgan Hotel (San Antonio)

The Emily Morgan Hotel, formerly known as the Medical Arts Building, is a 13-story Neo-Gothic hotel near the Alamo and part of the Alamo Plaza Historic District in San Antonio, Texas.[1] Built in 1924 and standing 205 feet (60 m) tall, it was the tallest building in San Antonio until the Milam Building surpassed it in 1928. It is known for being one of the most haunted locations in San Antonio.[2]

Emily Morgan Hotel
View of the hotel from below
Former namesMedical Arts Building
General information
Location705 E Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas
Coordinates29.42658°N 98.48575°W / 29.42658; -98.48575
Completed1924
Website
emilymorganhotel.com

History

The building was originally built and designed by architect Ralph Cameron in 1924 as the Medical Arts Building. It housed doctors' offices and a 50-bed hospital.[3] After a succession of owners and the move of the medical facilities elsewhere, it was converted to office space in 1976. In 1984 the building was remodeled and renamed to the Emily Morgan Hotel. The conversion gutted and completely rebuilt the interior of the structure, but kept the exterior elements intact.[1] In 2012 the building went under a multi-million dollar renovation and was bought by the DoubleTree brand of Hilton. It is recognized as a "Historic Hotel of America" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.[4]

Hauntings

It is said that the 600 men who died in the Battle of the Alamo possibly haunt the building. It is also believed that during its time as a hospital, doctors housed people with psychological conditions.[5]

The hotel as seen from The Alamo

Employees at the hotel have reported seeing doors close for no reason, phones ringing with nobody on the other line, and feeling a presence when no ones around. Other hauntings include seeing a woman in white, hospital carts outside a hotel room and "orbs" caught on camera.

References
  1. Medical Arts Building. Office of Historic Preservation, City of San Antonio.
  2. San Antonio Buildings FAQ San Antonio Express News December 6, 2022.
  3. "Medical Arts Building now landmark hotel", San Antonio Express-News March 7, 2015.
  4. Building History, The Emily Morgan Hotel.
  5. The Haunted History of the Emily Morgan Hotel The Emily Morgan Hotel.

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