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

This recreation of the salon of an English manor house includes original paintings, cornices and a mantel from the…

Black and white photograph depicting the bedroom of a French Suite from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

"...copied from original designs by famous French artists of the 18th Century.”

Black and white photograph depicting a guest enjoying breakfast in bed from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

The Waldorf=Astoria’s Presidential Suite was explored by “Urban Gardner” Ralph Gardner in The Wall Street Journal (which had a circulation of 2,096,169 in February 2012). This article featured quotes by Jim Blauvelt and highlighted…

Black and white photograph depicting the bedroom of an English Suite from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

English suites feature English fixtures, antiques and furniture and their design was overseen by…

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…

Black and white photograph depicting the Silver Gallery from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith."A creation of mirrors and grey satin harewood. Entrances from this Corridor to Grand Ball Room, Jade and Basildon Rooms…

Black and white photograph depicting the Sitting Room of a French suite from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

"...sitting room, a twin bedded room, bath and serving pantry.. From French models from Paris, many…