Historic preservation

AC Hotel Downtown Kansas City

When the original Rialto Building, a five-story structure, was destroyed by fire in 1909, real estate icon Albert Marty prioritized building a new fireproof skyscraper that would be used to house medical professionals. Completed in 1911, the 13-story steel-frame skyscraper featured Commercial-style architecture by renowned architects Smith, Rea, and Lovitt and was constructed by George L. Brown & Son.

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AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown opens

The AC Hotel Kansas City (Mo.) Downtown has opened in the historic, 112-year-old Rialto Building following a $73 million renovation. Previously known as the Ozark National Life Insurance Building and United Missouri Bank, the 13-story hotel was renovated by Beechwood Pinnacle Hotels and now has 239 guestrooms and 11 suites.

By Jennifer Glatt

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