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Black and white photograph depicting the dining room of a Waldorf Towers Apartment from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Pen and ink drawing self-portrait and holiday greetings by Rene Black. To the left, the writing reads:
"Cuisine c'est un art
Service le luxe
May it for ever be the everlasting richness and the meanings of good cuisine, poured wine and the…

Black and white photograph depicting Al Fresco dining on the Starlight Roof Terrace from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting The Lounge Cafe from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting the Norse Grill Restaurant from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

This Scandinavian-style restaurant featured massive columns of limestone supporting heavy carved wooden…

Black and white photograph depicting the Starlight Roof, opened as a public restaurant in the summer, from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

The Starlight Roof was a popular night spot where guests were often…

Black and white photograph depicting a buffet reception being set up in the Empire Room, Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, date unknown.

Black and white photograph depicting the place setting at the Bull and Bear Bar and Restaurant.