Baker Hotel Collection. Texas Archival Resources Online.
1925. October 25. Opens for business.
1946. June 26. Basement explosion kills 11.
1971. Fire,
1972. Remodeling.
1980. Building imploded.
This 37 story skyscraper is the largest and tallest of the group of buildings housing SBC's (formerly Southwestern Bell Telephone) regional headquarters. It is located on the site of the Baker Hotel, which was demolished for the construction of Bell Plaza. The building's exterior is travertine and dark bronze glass. One SBC Plaza is 580 feet tall and is the 12th tallest building in Dallas.
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