Adolphus Busch's landmark: The Adolphus Hotel

The Adolphus Hotel was commissioned and financed by brewer Adolphus Busch and opened in 1912 as Dallas's tallest building and a premier luxury hotel. Designed by the architectural firm Barnett, Haynes & Barnett, it has hosted U.S. presidents, celebrities, and foreign dignitaries over the decades. The Adolphus remains a prominent example of early 20th-century architecture and an enduring symbol of Busch's influence on Dallas.