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Bellhop at the Baker Hotel Documentary | Texas News
A hidden gem of Texas history unfolds in the new 26-minute documentary “Bellhop at the Baker Hotel,” crafted over 30 years by Z.A. Calhoun’s grandson, Blake. Once a teen bellhop at the legendary 1929 resort, Z.A. later built a furniture empire, served as a volunteer firefighter, and led the Kiwanis Club—passing in 2005 at 87. The Baker, famed for its mineral water and hosting stars like Garland, Gable, and LBJ, closed in 1972. Now, after a $65M renovation stalled from 2019 to 2028, this intimate film offers a nostalgic window into its golden age—before the future is fully built. Listen in…
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