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

"...Redecorated and Terraced for the Summer of 1935. The room may be reserved for private parties during the season when…

HB 9.jpg
Black and white photograph depicting the Sert Room from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

"The murals are almost in monochrome on white gold...a very dark brown with reddish browns, black and burgundy...the…

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Color lithographic print of E.E. Anthony's rendering of the Sert Room at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, 1939.

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The Waldorf Astoria Daily Bulletin dated Wednesday, February 24, 1937, containing details regarding hotel management and services, goings on at the hotel including events and radio programming. The back page contains details of entertainment at the…

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The Waldorf-Astoria Daily Bulletin dated Friday, April 20, 1951, containing details regarding hotel management and services, goings on at the hotel including events and radio programming. The hotel welcomes Douglas MacArthur back from the Pacific and…

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A table card for Dinner and Supper Dancing at the Wedgwood Room with details of the entertainment listed as:
Frank Sinatra
Leo Reisman and his Orchestra
Volkoff & Milada of the Ballet Russe
Mischa Borr alternating
Supper Cover from 10.30,…

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A press release dated September 10, 1969 announcing the opening of the new Empire Room on September 18, 1969. Details of the interior design by Ellen Lehman McClusky and relocation across the Foyer to the former site of the Sert Room are included. …

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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…
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