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

Referenced by Lent's 1934 publication: "...the Empire Room of today is distinguished by a more modern interpretation of…

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.