“Peacock Alley…”

“Peacock Alley…”

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

"Peacock Alley of the new hotel has little similarity to the old one, except in name… It is, of course, a meeting place and, for those waiting, presents enticing wares through the vitrines of nickel-bronze…"

Referenced by Lent's 1934 publication: "In the Waldorf of today, Peacock Alley parallels Park Avenue... Its walls are paneled with French burl walnut inlaid with ebony. Pilasters on the walls are of French rouge marble, with capitals and cornices of nickel bronze. In curly maple cabinets that space Peacock Alley at intervals, leading New York merchants display their wares for inspection."

Smith, Richard Averill

The Waldorf-Astoria

1934

Histories & Publications

Smith, R.A. (1935). The Waldorf-Astoria. New York: The Waldorf-Astoria.

Lent, H.B. (1934). The Waldorf –Astoria: A Brief chronicle of a unique institution now entering its fifth decade. New York: private printing for the Hotel Waldorf-Astoria Corporation.

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Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present

Peacock Alley

1931 - 1939

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