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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 Lounge Cafe from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting the Men's Bar, which, as its name suggests, was for male guests only, from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting the Main Lobby before the installation of the famous clock from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith. "...the chairs are in yellow and green leathers; the floor is covered by one…

Black and white photograph depicting the Norse Grill Restaurant from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

This Scandinavian-style restaurant featured massive columns of limestone supporting heavy carved wooden…

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 East Foyer, which adjoins the Grand Ballroom, from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting Cardinal Hayes speaking at an event in the Grand Ballroom from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

"...Cardinal Hayes speaking at a dinner in honor of the newly installed Bishop…