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West Foyer--The Astoria
Title
West Foyer--The Astoria
Description
Black and white lithographic image depicting the West Foyer 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 WEST FOYER, adjoining the Grand Ball Room, contains Benzoni’s great statue 'THE FLIGHT FROM POMPEII.'" Referencing Italian sculptor Giovanni Maria Benzoni's statue that is now held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Creator
Boldt, George C., 1851-1916
Publisher
Edition de Luxe.
Date
1903
Contributor
Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925
Benzoni, Giovanni Maria
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
West Foyer -- Astoria
Original Format
promotional materials
Physical Dimensions
7.5x9
Collection
Citation
Boldt, George C., 1851-1916
, “West Foyer--The Astoria,” Host to the World, accessed April 27, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/152.