Fairmount Hotel, building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Fairmount Hotel is a building in downtown San Antonio built in 1906 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its structure displays early 20th-century design with brick walls, a wide front porch, and 37 unique rooms that resulted from renovations adding a new wing to the original structure.
The hotel was founded in 1906 by Veronica Felix and completed in about five months, quickly becoming a significant part of downtown. In 1986, the entire structure was moved approximately six blocks through the city, setting a world record as the largest building ever moved on wheels.
The hotel was originally built to serve traveling salespeople, known as "drummers," who came to the city to conduct business. This purpose still shapes how the place functions today as a gathering point where visitors connect with San Antonio's past.
The hotel sits in the heart of downtown San Antonio near the Alamo, River Walk, and Hemisfair Park, making it a practical base for exploring the city. Parking is easy to find nearby, and the location allows visitors to walk to many historic sites and attractions.
In 1986, this building was moved approximately six blocks through the city and earned a Guinness World Record as the largest structure ever relocated on wheels. This rare engineering achievement shows how much the community values and wants to preserve the structure for future generations.
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