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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. …

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 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.

Black and white photograph from the party celebrating the engagement of Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III of Monaco held in the Conrad Suite of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, January 1956.

Black and white photograph depicting Sophie Tucker taking the stage at an event in the Empire Room, Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, date unknown.

Black and white photograph depicting Roger Moore and Dorothy Squires at the 1986 Friar's Club Testimonial Dinner honoring Moore, the Basildon Room

Black and white photograph depicting Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal attend the annual Friar's Club Testimonial Dinner, The Basildon Room.

Black and white photograph depicting Elizabeth Taylor accepting an award at the 1983 Friar's Club Testimonial Dinner honoring her, the Basildon Room. Also pictured: Dinah Shore.