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This image depicts the Empire Room undergoing preparations for events during the United Nations General Assembly. The Waldorf Astoria plays and intricate role during the U.N.G.A. summit by hosting multiple heads of state, diplomats, and special…

Maurice Chevalier and Benny Goodman are having a laugh while posing for the camera in the Empire Room of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1966.

A black and white photograph depicting Lena Horne performing on the opening night of her residency in the Empire Room from February 4th - March 16th, 1963.

A black and white photograph depicting Petula Clark. On the reverse of the photograph, a press release dated October 11th, 1975 reads: "Oscar For Petula Clark. Petula Clark is the first performer to be presented with The Waldorf Oscar. Pet receives…

A black and white photograph depicting the Empire Room (previously known as the Wedgwood Room) in its original location as it was from 1931 - 1969. In 1969, the Empire Room moved to what was then the Sert Room and this location was renamed the…

A postcard depicting the Empire Room after its renovation and relocation in 1969. On the reverse, the card reads: "New York City's most spectacular showcase of the stars. Superb dining at dinner and supper. Continuous dancing." In the press release…

A press release dated September 10, 1969 announcing the opening of the new Empire Room on September 18, 1969. Details of the interior design by Ellen Lehman McClusky and relocation across the Foyer to the former site of the Sert Room are included. …