Points of Special Interest to Visitors

Points of Special Interest to Visitors

Description of points of special interest from from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Boldt, George C., 1851-1916

Edition de Luxe.

1903

Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925

Histories & Publications

Boldt, G. C. (c.1903). The Waldorf-Astoria: New York. New York: Edition de Luxe.

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Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930

Waldorf Restaurant

Astoria Restaurant

Main Foyer -- Astoria

Marie Antoinette Room

Turkish Salon

Points of Special Interest to Visitors
Guides are provided for visitors without charge, until 12 o’clock midnight, but only on application at the main office.
Main Floor.
THE WALDORF RESTAURANT. Thirty-third Street corner. Particular attention is called to the exquisite brass work and paneling.
THE ASTORIA RESTAURANT. Thirty-fourth Street corner. Mural paintings by Turner.
MAIN FOYER. Thirty-fourth Street side. Statue of “Vanity,” by Guarnerio. Statue of “Night” by Ives.
THE CLOCK (See description on page 10.)
MARIE ANTOINETTE ROOM. Thirty-third Street side. Ceiling “Birth of Venus,” by Low. Original arm chair with foot rest from “The Louvre.” The clock on mantle is the original. Bronze bust of Marie Antoinette with medallion of Louis XVI. Grand piano, an exquisite example of modern art. All other furniture in this room is reproduced from the original.
TURKISH ROOMS. Thirty-third Street side. Beautiful mosaic work. Sword of Napoleon the First.
SMALL BALL ROOM. Thirty-third Street side. Ceiling paintings by Fowler. Lunettes by Armstrong.
BRADLEY-MARTIN ROOM. Thirty-third Street and Astor Court. This beautiful room, 85 by 100 feet was finished just in time for Mrs. Bradley-Martin’s famous fancy dress ball, February 10, 1897, and has since retained his name. After the great Astoria ball room was finished, this room was altered to suit its present purposes.

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