tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post7494701827238053353..comments2024-03-28T18:01:17.304-07:00Comments on Daytonian in Manhattan: The 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel -- Park Avenue and 34th StreetTom Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-61958778689732368482023-09-16T21:13:39.436-07:002023-09-16T21:13:39.436-07:00My mother and her sisters grew up in the Vanderbil...My mother and her sisters grew up in the Vanderbilt. Their father, Oscar Banse, managed the hotel for many years until he retired in the last 1950's. I read somewhere that the smoked glass horror was what prompted Jackie Kennedy to become active preserving some of New York's great buildings.Bill Waynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-86307429099839439782023-08-17T18:40:41.036-07:002023-08-17T18:40:41.036-07:00The sculptor of the 40-foot-long frieze in the lob...The sculptor of the 40-foot-long frieze in the lobby was Beatrice Chanler, aka Mrs. William Astor Chanler. She was a sculptor, author, philanthropist and the former actress Minnie Ashley.William A Chanlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790006694080169723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-32971971129529129032022-12-12T04:52:00.409-08:002022-12-12T04:52:00.409-08:00I found a rare skeleton key from the Vanderbilt Ho...I found a rare skeleton key from the Vanderbilt Hotel and this information was so intriguing that I borrowed some of it for listing it on eBay. Such a remarkable history! Thank you for posting. https://www.ebay.com/itm/374383759124https://www.ebay.com/itm/374383759124Second Half Centuryhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/374383759124?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MXJlDaL8QRu&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=MXJlDaL8QRu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-16941442389224605182022-12-03T13:45:03.821-08:002022-12-03T13:45:03.821-08:00Does anybody know anything about a Far Eastern Gar...Does anybody know anything about a Far Eastern Garden Golf Course that supposedly existed at the Vanderbilt Hotel in or around 1918? ThanksTom Buggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470328514398911618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-924879381258077462022-04-07T17:28:09.994-07:002022-04-07T17:28:09.994-07:00A fantastic post! In November 1913 Beatrice Chanle...A fantastic post! In November 1913 Beatrice Chanler brought the first Argentine Tango teacher to New York, Mr. Casimir Ain. London, Paris and New York were in the midst of the Tangomania. Ain stayed at the Hotel Vanderbilt where he held court in the Della Robbia Room, teaching the Four Hundred Club how to dance the new rhythm.José Manuel Araquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09739886088226056615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-77510329977838524242021-03-12T17:27:38.281-08:002021-03-12T17:27:38.281-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Xavier de Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07225859742005888129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-55209824978036471102020-09-13T17:10:50.506-07:002020-09-13T17:10:50.506-07:00My Mom said it was the Della Robbia Grill. Not a t...My Mom said it was the Della Robbia Grill. Not a totally vetted source - but, it's my Mom! If anyone is interested in owning a piece of the history of this beautiful hotel, I have some of the original doorknobs up for sale at https://www.ebay.com/itm/133517423784.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013036150503792958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-79369688951696455872020-07-29T18:56:16.633-07:002020-07-29T18:56:16.633-07:00Does anyone remember the name of the restaurant in...Does anyone remember the name of the restaurant in the 1970s prior to Wolfgang's and prior to when it was Fiori's? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-48963522186845612142020-07-24T13:48:13.687-07:002020-07-24T13:48:13.687-07:00The Waldorf has a rail station directly with Grand...The Waldorf has a rail station directly with Grand Central. I believe it is used as a possible escape route for the president when he visits, since they stay at the WaldorfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-20702849275697423802020-07-24T01:42:22.536-07:002020-07-24T01:42:22.536-07:00Yes. It is apartments today. And, yes, Woflgang&...Yes. It is apartments today. And, yes, Woflgang's is still in the restaurant space.Tom Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-49472061524424297232020-07-23T20:14:49.367-07:002020-07-23T20:14:49.367-07:00Anyone still live there? Does the Wolfgang's s...Anyone still live there? Does the Wolfgang's steak house occupy the full, original restaurant space?Blondblueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16276916263999812447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-75436325375971986392020-03-19T04:47:46.718-07:002020-03-19T04:47:46.718-07:00Does anyone know anything about Hector buchanan Ro...Does anyone know anything about Hector buchanan Roy who was managing director of the hotel in 1918?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-69055752318088144772019-01-21T17:32:47.190-08:002019-01-21T17:32:47.190-08:00The Waldorf, north of grand central station did ha...The Waldorf, north of grand central station did have a private rail tunnel known as track 61. It was built in 1929. This may be the source of the urban legend. I am not aware of one running south, but I note, the vanderbilt's had private space in the actual terminal and the terminal itself is apx 49 acres, with a train shed going all the way to 27th street on the south. So, it is possible they had a place for a private car, although I've never seen it on any map.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-3245952922499160922018-12-12T12:00:13.179-08:002018-12-12T12:00:13.179-08:00Any information on the mustard pot can be forwarde...Any information on the mustard pot can be forwarded to ronalddyak@gmail.com. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384755909185344787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-19858487946359614932018-12-10T13:53:05.315-08:002018-12-10T13:53:05.315-08:00I have in my possession a silver and glass mustard...I have in my possession a silver and glass mustard style pot marked with Gorham, style 02152, silver soldered with a clearly labeled The Vanderbilt Hotel, New York tag on the base, Apparently from the opulent original dining area Beautiful greek style statues and columns. Anybody have any further information? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384755909185344787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-33135912098884137372018-10-31T15:56:35.532-07:002018-10-31T15:56:35.532-07:00There is a resemblance. And the timing is right--...There is a resemblance. And the timing is right--she was working in New York at the time. I imagine it's a coincidental look-alike; but who knows? Maybe you identified an early photo of a star!Tom Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-20660001899933872932018-10-29T12:38:55.973-07:002018-10-29T12:38:55.973-07:00Is it just me, or could that woman at the table in...Is it just me, or could that woman at the table in the right foreground of the photo taken in the Purple Tree Room be Carol Burnett? It was taken right around the time she would have been in New York, I believe. I expanded the picture for a closer look, and it sure looks like her!Yogidebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610341607080780811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-62229513602830713452018-08-27T11:41:24.164-07:002018-08-27T11:41:24.164-07:00My parents stayed here. 2/9/1945 and 2/10/1945. $4...My parents stayed here. 2/9/1945 and 2/10/1945. $4.00 a night can you believe it?<br />I have the bill, $8.00!!! I love NY. I wish I could see this building.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-18231086084857830072018-04-26T17:23:09.250-07:002018-04-26T17:23:09.250-07:00My dad Karl worked in this hotel in the 1960's...My dad Karl worked in this hotel in the 1960's as one of the building engineers his boss's name was Veto I forgot his last name, the engineers were a great bunch I got to visit my dad in the evening and he took me to the kitchen and I got a great steak dinner with all the trimmings plus a five scoop of ice cream with choc syrup whipped cream and cherries. they had water powered elevator's with a center post that went twenty three stories into the ground.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-22276832098349374432017-12-05T13:50:04.914-08:002017-12-05T13:50:04.914-08:00No. different locationNo. different locationTom Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-84245731134750638002017-12-05T12:03:00.230-08:002017-12-05T12:03:00.230-08:00I have a silver matchbox with sliding lid engraved...I have a silver matchbox with sliding lid engraved-VANDERBILT HOTEL MATT CLUNE PROP. 42ND AND LEXINGTON AV. N.Y. IS THIS THE SAME HOTEL ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-29034105859850954412017-08-27T02:09:11.668-07:002017-08-27T02:09:11.668-07:00Vanderbilt hotel waterpitcher,silver/pewter marke...Vanderbilt hotel waterpitcher,silver/pewter marked # 26 on handle, jerry42park@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-63991447440887655242016-09-28T05:49:02.646-07:002016-09-28T05:49:02.646-07:00I used to stay in the Vanderbilt in the 1950's...I used to stay in the Vanderbilt in the 1950's and remember going down below to have a drink in what was called "The Crypt". The bartender was very good at mixing cocktails. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-19842993395535014692015-08-25T10:23:46.138-07:002015-08-25T10:23:46.138-07:00Anyone selling keys, I am interested: stickingtomy...Anyone selling keys, I am interested: stickingtomystory@mindspring.com<br />Thanks!camerasonmarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684752165730447077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-37125481889654379392015-08-25T07:14:57.601-07:002015-08-25T07:14:57.601-07:00I have just aquired room key 1815 from the hotel ...I have just aquired room key 1815 from the hotel if anyone is interested i may sell it. Whats the value Coreyhttp://facebook.com/lulzdotteknoreply@blogger.com