Grand Ballroom as a Ballroom--The Astoria

Grand Ballroom as a Ballroom--The Astoria

Black and white lithographic image depicting the Grand Ballroom at the Astoria from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.
Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J. Falk.
Referenced by the publication: "THE GRAND BALL ROOM. 100 feet square and 40 feet high. This magnificent room has twenty-five first tier and eighteen second tier boxes, and can be arranged at short notice either as a ball room, concert room, dining room or private theatre. The ceiling was painted by Blashfield, and is believed to be the largest single canvas in the world. The Lunettes are by Low. This room has a special lighting and ventilating plant." Referencing the ceiling art by American muralist Edwin Howland Blashfield.

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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StillImage

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930

Grand Ballroom -- Astoria

promotional materials

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