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The Wilshire Grand hotel was originally a Hotel Statler and later a Hilton. Korean Air bought the hotel in 1989.

Wilshire Grand

( Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times )

The Wilshire Grand hotel was originally a Hotel Statler and later a Hilton. Korean Air bought the hotel in 1989.

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