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20130423_empire_room_renovation.jpg
A postcard depicting the Empire Room after its renovation and relocation in 1969. On the reverse, the card reads: "New York City's most spectacular showcase of the stars. Superb dining at dinner and supper. Continuous dancing." In the press release…

20130423_empire_room_original.jpg
A black and white photograph depicting the Empire Room (previously known as the Wedgwood Room) in its original location as it was from 1931 - 1969. In 1969, the Empire Room moved to what was then the Sert Room and this location was renamed the…

20130423_empire_room_petula_clark.jpg
A black and white photograph depicting Petula Clark. On the reverse of the photograph, a press release dated October 11th, 1975 reads: "Oscar For Petula Clark. Petula Clark is the first performer to be presented with The Waldorf Oscar. Pet receives…

20130423_empire_room_lena_horne.jpg
A black and white photograph depicting Lena Horne performing on the opening night of her residency in the Empire Room from February 4th - March 16th, 1963.

Frank Sinatra Wedgwood Room012.tif
Frank Sinatra making his debut in the Wedgwood Room of the Waldorf Astoria New York Hotel (1945)
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