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Rooms at the Old Waldorf
Title
Rooms at the Old Waldorf
Subject
Bedrooms
Music rooms and equipment
Dining rooms
Description
Descriptions of the various rooms of the Old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.
Creator
Boldt, George C., 1851-1916
Publisher
Edition de Luxe.
Date
1903
Contributor
Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925
Relation
Histories & Publications
Is Part Of
Boldt, G. C. (c.1903). The Waldorf-Astoria: New York. New York: Edition de Luxe.
References
Format
image | jpeg
Language
English
Type
Text
Coverage
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
Astor Dining Room
Royal Suite -- Astoria
Fifth Avenue Corner Suite -- Astoria
Text
THE MUSIC ROOM AND DUCHESS BEDROOM, adjoin the State Drawing Room on the Fifth Avenue side. Note the dainty furnishings and charming color effects.
THE STATE BANQUET HALL. This room contains examples from Mr. Boldt’s private collection of china. In the case over the mantel are some fine Sevres plates decorated with portraits of the crowned heads of Europe. T his set comprises 48 pieces and was painted to order for Mr. Boldt by Dessard. The entire collection is valued at $35,000.00.
THE ASTOR DINING ROOM is located over the same spot as that occupied by the dining room in the old Astor mansion. The ceiling and woodwork, while the old building was being demolished, were preserved and afterwards placed in this room; likewise the old mantel, furniture, draperies and paintings. The chandelier and side lights are of solid hammered brass; they were made in Paris and arranged for oil lamps, and only recently were adapted for electric lights. The reception room adjoining also contains some original furnishings from the Astor mansion.
THE ROYAL SUITE (two flights up), corner of Thirty-fourth Street and Fifth Avenue. This suite consists of drawing room, dining room and seven bedrooms. The drawing room is furnished after the old Italian, and the bedrooms after the Louis periods respectively.
THE BEDROOMS. There are an all about 1,300 sleeping rooms and 800 bath rooms; those in the Waldorf part of the hotel are mainly furnished after distinctive periods, while those on the Astoria side are treated in a somewhat lighter and more floral tone.
THE FIFTH AVENUE CORNER SUITES are arranged as complete private apartments, with dining room and butler’s pantries, the latter being supplied with electric hearing apparatus.
THE STATE BANQUET HALL. This room contains examples from Mr. Boldt’s private collection of china. In the case over the mantel are some fine Sevres plates decorated with portraits of the crowned heads of Europe. T his set comprises 48 pieces and was painted to order for Mr. Boldt by Dessard. The entire collection is valued at $35,000.00.
THE ASTOR DINING ROOM is located over the same spot as that occupied by the dining room in the old Astor mansion. The ceiling and woodwork, while the old building was being demolished, were preserved and afterwards placed in this room; likewise the old mantel, furniture, draperies and paintings. The chandelier and side lights are of solid hammered brass; they were made in Paris and arranged for oil lamps, and only recently were adapted for electric lights. The reception room adjoining also contains some original furnishings from the Astor mansion.
THE ROYAL SUITE (two flights up), corner of Thirty-fourth Street and Fifth Avenue. This suite consists of drawing room, dining room and seven bedrooms. The drawing room is furnished after the old Italian, and the bedrooms after the Louis periods respectively.
THE BEDROOMS. There are an all about 1,300 sleeping rooms and 800 bath rooms; those in the Waldorf part of the hotel are mainly furnished after distinctive periods, while those on the Astoria side are treated in a somewhat lighter and more floral tone.
THE FIFTH AVENUE CORNER SUITES are arranged as complete private apartments, with dining room and butler’s pantries, the latter being supplied with electric hearing apparatus.
Original Format
promotional materials
Collection
Citation
Boldt, George C., 1851-1916, “Rooms at the Old Waldorf,” Host to the World, accessed May 2, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/128.