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Grand Ballroom as a Ballroom--The Astoria
Title
Grand Ballroom as a Ballroom--The Astoria
Description
Black and white lithographic image depicting the Grand Ballroom at the Astoria from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.
Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J. Falk.
Referenced by the publication: "THE GRAND BALL ROOM. 100 feet square and 40 feet high. This magnificent room has twenty-five first tier and eighteen second tier boxes, and can be arranged at short notice either as a ball room, concert room, dining room or private theatre. The ceiling was painted by Blashfield, and is believed to be the largest single canvas in the world. The Lunettes are by Low. This room has a special lighting and ventilating plant." Referencing the ceiling art by American muralist Edwin Howland Blashfield.
Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J. Falk.
Referenced by the publication: "THE GRAND BALL ROOM. 100 feet square and 40 feet high. This magnificent room has twenty-five first tier and eighteen second tier boxes, and can be arranged at short notice either as a ball room, concert room, dining room or private theatre. The ceiling was painted by Blashfield, and is believed to be the largest single canvas in the world. The Lunettes are by Low. This room has a special lighting and ventilating plant." Referencing the ceiling art by American muralist Edwin Howland Blashfield.
Creator
Boldt, George C., 1851-1916
Publisher
Edition de Luxe.
Date
1903
Contributor
Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925
Relation
Histories & Publications
Is Part Of
Boldt, G. C. (c.1903). The Waldorf-Astoria: New York. New York: Edition de Luxe.
Is Referenced By
Format
image | jpeg
Type
StillImage
Coverage
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
Grand Ballroom -- Astoria
Original Format
promotional materials
Physical Dimensions
7.5x9
Collection
Citation
Boldt, George C., 1851-1916
, “Grand Ballroom as a Ballroom--The Astoria,” Host to the World, accessed May 2, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/148.