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From the publication "Behind the Scenes at the Waldorf-Astoria", this photograph shows both the administrative side and physical side to working within the banquet and catering departments in the mid-1930s.

This press release announces the plans for "public functions and private entertaining at the new Waldorf-Astoria hotel." This press release mentions the Grand Ballroom, the Astor Gallery, the Jade Ballroom and its Foyer, the Starlight Roof, and many…

This is an image of the luxury cars on display at the Ford General Motors Company Convention held in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. c. 1937

This 3x6" flyer was used as promotional material for the annual New Year's Eve celebration which featured Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians. (please refer to Item #643 as well)

In this photo, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians are performing in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel on New Years Eve in 1976. You will notice the balloons have fallen to ring in the New Year.

A black and white photograph depicting the banquet following the Pillsbury Bake-Off in December 1952.

A black and white photograph depicting the December 1952 Pillsbury Bake-Off, hosted in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria. The first Bake-Off took place at the Waldorf-Astoria in 1949. To celebrate Pillsbury's 80th birthday, executives at the…