West Foyer--The Astoria

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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.

Format

image | jpeg

Type

StillImage

Coverage

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
West Foyer -- Astoria

Original Format

promotional materials

Physical Dimensions

7.5x9

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.