Hill Building

The Hill Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in Durham rising 17 stories at the intersection of Main and Corcoran Streets. The structure features modern architectural elements with characteristic ziggurat design patterns and houses both an art museum and a hotel with 165 rooms.

Construction finished in 1937 by architects Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, and it originally served as headquarters for Durham Bank & Trust Company during the Great Depression. Over time it was transformed and now operates as a luxury hotel with an integrated museum.

The building houses a contemporary art museum displaying rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and installations in multiple gallery spaces. These collections reflect current artistic expressions that visitors can explore in different forms.

The art museum is free to visit and open during standard hours for those exploring the building. The hotel section offers comfortable lodging options for overnight guests.

The building underwent a major renovation that completely transformed its function from banking headquarters to a modern hotel with an art museum. This conversion allowed a historic banking landmark to become a vibrant cultural destination.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1937

Architects: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon

GPS coordinates: 35.99610,-78.90170

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53