Looking for images of fantastical, extravagent, dreamlike New York
interior spaces, over last 150 years. Resataurants, Hotels,
Transporation, Clubs, Sports etc. Prefer photos, renderings OK. Less
well known preferable but familier OK.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 14 Apr 2004 16:18 PDT

Hello bennyh-ga,

I?ve started researching your question but I want to make sure that
I?m on the right track. Could you give me some illustrations of the
type of ?fantastical, extravagent, dreamlike? interiors that you?re
looking for? Since these are highly subjective terms I?d like to
confirm that I?m in tune with your sensibilities. Also, how many
images would constitute a satisfactory answer?

I look forward to your clarification.

~ czh ~

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 15 Apr 2004 07:38 PDT

Bennyh,

Your request for images may be do-able, but it will take a good deal
of interaction.

For instance, have a look at this link of images of 61 NYC interiors:

http://snipurl.com/5q8y

I'm sure some of them will meet your needs, others will not.  There
are quite a number of sources of images like this, that can be
searched by area and theme.

However, we cannot post actual images in the answers box (which
accepts only text).  Nor can we secure the rights to these images for
you.

And of course, we can't know exactly which images meet your needs.

So...that's where the interactive part comes in.  Have a look at the
link I provided, and let me know if access to similar links from other
sources would be useful as an answer to your question, or if you could
suggest another way to proceed.

Thanks.

pafalafa-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 15 Apr 2004 08:04 PDT

And have a look here as well:

http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/byron/GCAstage.htm

Not all are interior shots, but there are some exquisite photos, just the same.

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Request for Question Clarification by umiat-ga on 15 Apr 2004 08:37 PDT

Hello, bennyh! 

There are also several photography books devoted to extravagent New
York Interiors. Would you be interested in books as well?

Please see "Beaux Arts New York," by David Garrard Lowe. (145 illustrations)
http://www.thecityreview.com/beaux.html

and 

"Elegant New York - The Builders and the Buildings, 1885-1915."
http://shopcdsbooks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ABB&Product_Code=0896594580
"The book's superb photographs call attention to what is left of New
York's Age of Elegance, showing both exteriors and interiors (many of
which are not otherwise visible to the public).

umiat

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Request for Question Clarification by umiat-ga on 16 Apr 2004 07:13 PDT

Hi, bennyh,

 I just wanted to be sure you are aware that you can clarify your
question while a researcher has it locked. "To clarify your question,
go to "My Account" and select "My Unanswered Questions." Choose the
question you wish to clarify. Select "Clarify Question" in the
question field to open the clarification window. Click "Post
Clarification" once you've completed adding your new information."

 If you can provide an answer to the several questions we have posted,
it will help us to research your question more efficiently.

 I just have a few more :) 

Are you looking for links to online images for the New York City area
only, or will you consider interiors from other parts of the state?

For Transportation, are you looking for transportation facilities
(like Grand Central) or interiors of trains, etc?

Thirdly, can you define what you might consider an interior as it
relates to sports?

Thanks!

umiat

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 17 Apr 2004 06:44 PDT

P.S.  I've also found what is perhaps the perfect book for you...a
series of turn-of-the-century Edwardian and Victorian interior photos
of opulent NY interiors.  There is also a similar photography book for
modern interiors.  While I can't post the images from the books
themselves, I can certainly provide information about obtaining them.

Let me know if these are of interest.

pafalafa-ga

Hello, bennyh-ga!

This was an interesting task and quite a challenge! There is no
shortage of archival photos of luxurious New York "exteriors", but the
interiors are quite elusive! Many, of course, are the private property
of individuals or libraries that may only be viewed in books or in
on-site library collections. A few have been reproduced on web pages,
through online University collections or online museum archives.

Some of these images can be purchased, and others have copyright
restrictions that you must adhere to if you want to use the images for
your own use.

In a few cases, I have included images from more than one source if
the photo is a better reproduction or from a different angle.

==


NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
http://www.thecityreview.com/library.html


NEW YORK CITY HALL
http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/gallery/html/details.shtml?cat=civic&imgname=mac_0125.jpg
http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/gallery/html/details.shtml?cat=civic&imgname=mac_0126.jpg


U. S. CUSTOMS HOUSE MURALS, CA. 1937 
http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/gallery/html/details.shtml?cat=landmarks&imgname=wpa_gov23.jpg


WORLD TRADE CENTER TOWER LOBBY, 1974 
http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/gallery/html/details.shtml?cat=landmarks&imgname=mac_0164.jpg


WALDORF ASTORIA
http://www.thecityreview.com/waldorf.html


WALDORF-ASTORIA'S INTERIOR "Palm Garden", 1902 (scroll down page)
http://www.geocities.com/victorianlace26/FifthAve_Pg3.html


GRAND CENTRAL STATION
http://www.art.com/asp/sp.asp?PD=10031864&RFID=217788
http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/gallery/html/details.shtml?cat=time&imgname=wpa_0834.jpg


NEW YORK PALACE HOTEL
http://www.thecityreview.com/mad451.html


ASTORS FIFTH AVENUE (scroll down page)
http://www.geocities.com/victorianlace26/FifthAve_Pg3.html
 "This picture is not actually the ballroom at 350 Fifth Avenue.  It
is the ballroom of Mrs. Astor's next home, located at 840 Fifth
Avenue.
Also see the photo of "the throne" room. 


GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM INTERIOR
http://www.nyc.worldweb.com/PhotoGallery/LandmarksandHistoricSites/10-5612.html


RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL (after Restoration)
http://www.nationaltrust.org/news/images/RadioCityInt_lg.jpg


DAILY NEWS BUILDING - first floor interior, 220 East 42nd Street 
http://nyc.gov/html/lpc/html/designation/summaries/dailynews_large.html


NEW YORK YACHT CLUB Model Room (scroll down to photo)
http://www.thecityreview.com/cgray.html
"The model room at the New York Yacht Club, before later renovations,
courtesy Office of Metropolitan History."


BROOKLYN BATTERY TUNNEL
http://www.photonewyork.com/ntnsaptran6.html


WOOLWORTH BUILDING
http://www.photonewyork.com/ntnsapcny5b.html


ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL (available for purchase) 
http://www.mccullagh.org/image/950-2/stpatricks.html
http://www.mccullagh.org/image/10d-13/st-patricks-cathedral-interior.html
http://www.mccullagh.org/image/10d-13/st-patricks-cathedral-ceiling.html




DAVE BECKERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY (available for purchase)
==========================

CLICK ON LINKS
http://www.davebeckerman.com/1636/index.html

ST. JOSEPH'S INTERIOR
St. JOSEPH'S ALTER 

=

CLICK ON PRINTS FOR SALE 
http://www.davebeckerman.com/Prints-For-Sale/index.htm

MET EGYPTIAN ROOM (Click on side tab)

MIDNIGHT GRAND CENTRAL STATION (Click on side tab)

OLDEST HOUSE HALLWAY (click on Side tab)
 "The oldest residential house in Manhattan which I found by accident,
going across the Macombs Bridge from the Bronx to Manhattan: Morris
Jumel Mansion. During the revolutionary war, it was the headquarters
for George Washington. Built around 1765."

VENETIAN PASSAGE (Click on side tab)
 "The underpass by the Bethesda fountain in Central Park."




FROM DAN HELLER PHOTOGRAPHY (available for purchase)
=====================================================

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 
http://www.danheller.com/images/NewYork/Bw/img11.html
http://www.danheller.com/images/NewYork/Buildings/Slideshow/img23.html

GRAND CENTRAL STATION 
http://www.danheller.com/nyc-grand-cent.html

SAINT PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL 
http://www.danheller.com/images/NewYork/StPatricks/Slideshow/img6.html




FROM VINTAGE DESIGNS 
====================

INTERIOR OF A. T. STEWART RESIDENCE
http://www.vintagedesigns.com/id/highvic/stewart/index.htm

INTERIOR OF THE WITNEY HOUSE
http://www.vintagedesigns.com/id/mkm/whitneynyc/index.htm

INTERIOR OF THE MACKAY HOUSE
http://www.vintagedesigns.com/id/mkm/mackay/index.htm




FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
===============================

VANDERBILT MANSION

Dining room and Drawing room:
http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/hh/32/hh32g.htm 

Living Room, Gold room and Dining room
http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/hh/32/hh32k.htm

Grand Stairway, Second Floor Hall and Bedroom
http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/hh/32/hh32k1.htm




FROM ANDREW PROKOS (available for purchase) 
===================

TRINITY CHURCH CHAPEL
http://andrewprokos.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1082063475 

TRINITY CHURCH ORGAN PIPES
http://andrewprokos.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1082063542

GRAND CENTRAL STATION
http://andrewprokos.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1082057023




FROM THE GOTTSCHO - SCHLEISNER COLLECTION - Library of Congress
=================================================================
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gschtml/gotthome.html

I have identified all the New York interior photos of interest, but
you will have to click on the Category links from the webpages, and
then each individual link that I have referenced. Unfortunately,  the
URLs bcome temporary links and unusable when copied. You can  click on
each picture for a larger view.

(Copyright Restrictions and terms of use for above photos):
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gschtml/gottres.html

 
GO TO SUBJECTS - 1
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gschtml/gottschoSubjects01.html

CLICK ON CATHEDRALS
=====================
 1 St. Patrick's Cathedral. Detail of main altar 
 2 St. Patrick's Cathedral, Lady Chapel. General view 
 3 St. Patrick's Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Detail of tabernacle 
 4 St. Patrick's Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Altar, side view 
 5 St. Patrick's Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Altar, direct view II 
 6 St. Patrick's Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Altar, direct view I 
 8 St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave. and 50th St., New York City. New altar, 
   detail 
 9 St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave. and 50th St., New York City. New altar, 
   side view 
10 St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave. and 50th St., New York City. New altar, 
   general view 
11 St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave. and 50th St., New York City. New altar, 
   from archbishop's throne 
12 St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave. and 50th St., New York City. New altar, 
   oblique shot of upper 
13 Seventy-one years, or, My life with photography. St. Patrick's cathedral, 
   May 7, 1942 


CLICK ON CATHOLIC CHURCHES
============================
 4. Church of the Immaculate Conception, 414 E. 14th St., New York City. 
    General interior 
 5. Church of the Immaculate Conception, 414 E. 14th St., New York City. 
    Chancel detail, direct 
 9. Church of the Immaculate Conception, 414 E. 14th St., New York City. 
    Chancel from side aisle
19. Church of Our Lady of Victory, Pine and William Sts., New York City. Altar 
    monstrance 
20. Church of Our Lady of Victory, Pine and William Sts., New York City. Altar 
    detail 

==

Go to Subjects - 3
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gschtml/gottschoSubjects03.html

CLICK ON MUSIC HALLS
=======================
 1. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York, New York. Painting 
 2. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York, New York. Upshot balcony 
    III 
 3. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York, New York. Foyer, to 
    balcony 
 4. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York, New York. Foyer from 
    balcony 
 5. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York. Theater interior 
 6. Seventy-one years, or, My life with photography. Entrance hall staircase, 
    Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Dec. 9, 1932 
 7. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York, New York. Ramps up to 
    mezzanine 
 8. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York, New York. Foyer, to 
    painting III 
 9. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York, New York. Foyer, to  
    painting I 
11. International Music Hall, Radio City, New York. House with curtain down, 
    from main orchestra 


===

Go to Subjects - 4
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gschtml/gottschoSubjects04.html

CLICK ON SPORTS
================
10. Ebbetts Field, Brooklyn, New York. Main bar III 
11. Ebbetts Field, Brooklyn, New York. Main bar II 
12. Ebbetts Field, Brooklyn, New York. Main bar I 


CLICK ON SYNOGOGUES
====================
14. Temple Rodeph Shalom, New York, New York. Pulpit and altar 


CLICK ON THEATRES
==================
 1. Loew's State Theater. Mezzanine II 
12. Loew's State Theater, Times Square. Balcony II 
13. Loew's State Theater, Times Square. Balcony I 





FROM THE MUSEUM OF NEW YORK COLLECTIONS
========================================

From  "Gotham Comes of Age: New York through the Lens of the Byron
Company, 1892 - 1942
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

S.S. FRANCE, Grand Foyer, 1924
The Byron Collection, 93.1.3.11464
http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/byron/GCAships.htm (Scroll down page)

"The sumptuous interiors of the great Atlantic liners were masterfully
documented through the Byron Company's numerous steamship commissions.
In this typical view, Byron captured the France's rich Grand Foyer.
The France made its maiden voyage from Le Havre to New York in 1912
and was commissioned by France in 1914 to serve as a troop and
hospital ship during World War I. She returned to passenger service in
1919, was retired at Le Havre in 1932, and dismantled at Dunkirk in
1934."

=

S.S. NORMANDIE DINING SALON Looking Aft, First Class, 1935 (scroll down page)
The Byron Collection, 93.1.1.11836
http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/byron/GCAships.htm

=

CASINO THEATRE, 1900
The Byron Collection, 93.1.1.15493
http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/byron/GCAstage.htm (scroll down page)

"Since much of Byron's theater production work was done during dress
rehearsals, and waiting for set and costume changes left idle time, he
was afforded the opportunity to document the sumptuous interiors of
many theaters. The Casino was erected at Broadway and West 39th Street
in 1882 and stood until 1930, when it and the adjacent Knickerbocker
Theatre gave way to the expanding Garment District."

=

MRS. WILLIAM ASTOR Residence, 1894
The Byron Collection, 93.1.1.9668
http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/byron/GCAhome.htm

"Despite her husband's 1892 death, Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor
- New York's premier socialite of the Gilded Age - continued with
plans to build a hotel on the site of this Fifth Avenue and 34th
Street palace. The hotel would merge with the adjacent Waldorf Hotel,
completed in 1893 by her nephew William Waldorf Astor, to become the
Waldorf-Astoria. Mrs. Astor and her son, John Jacob Astor IV, built a
new home (1891-1895) on the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and 65th
Street, and in 1929 the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel was demolished to make
way for the construction of the Empire State Building. The hotel's
refined Art Deco successor soon rose on Park Avenue between 49th and
50th Streets."

=

W.C. WHITNEY, Drawing Room, 1899-1900
The Byron Collection, 93.1.1.17613
http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/byron/GCAhome.htm

"William Collins Whitney spent more than $1,000,000 renovating the
Fifth Avenue and 68th Street home that he shared with his second wife.
Under the mastery of renowned architect Stanford White, this
1896-to-1899 project resulted in one of New York's most sumptuous
Gilded Age interiors."

=

ERIE RAILROAD DINGING CAR, 1902
The Byron Collection, 93.1.1.4074
http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/byron/GCAwork.htm (scroll down page)

"Completed in 1851, the Erie was the first railroad to use
American-made iron rails and to direct train operations by telegraph.
Along with these impressive pioneering credits, the Erie became known
as "The Scarlet Woman of Wall Street" when her board of trustees
rigged the railroad's stock value and embezzled the dividends. In 1893
the railroad owned or leased 800 locomotives, 450 passenger cars, and
42,000 freight cars. It traveled to hundreds of destinations,
including Buffalo, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. There were five daily
westbound trains from New York, three of which ended in Chicago, which
was 999 miles away, with 108 stations en route. The journey took a
night and two days."


===


From "Berenice Abbott's Changing New York." A book by Bonnie Yochelson
and The Museum of the City of New York/ Published by The New Press,
Designed by BAD
===========================================================================

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE (series of interior photos)
http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/abbott/a309.htm

==

See Copyright and Usage Details from Museum of the City of New York
http://www.mcny.org/Research/rights.htm



From Fordham University photo archives - Medieval New York
==========================================================
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/med/medny.html#I

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/taylor4.html

ST. DEMETRIOS' CATHEDRAL
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/evans/index.html

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/sanchez3.html

SAINT PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/stpat1.html


THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
http://www.stjohndivine.org/

 The Chapels of the Seven Tongues:
 http://www.stjohndivine.org/vtour/montage/ansgar.html
 http://www.stjohndivine.org/vtour/montage/boniface.html
 http://www.stjohndivine.org/vtour/montage/columba.html
 http://www.stjohndivine.org/vtour/montage/savior.html
 http://www.stjohndivine.org/vtour/montage/james.html


TRINITY CHURCH
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/trinity1.html


THE WOOLWORTH BUILDING (a poor photo but the only interior I found)
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/buttowski/

 The Interior Ceiling
 http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/redmond/4/woolwor2.html


CARNEGIE HALL
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/stevens.html


NEW YORK MOSQUE
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/nymosq1.html


==


From A Digital Archive of American Architecture - Boston College
=================================================================
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/contents.html 

CUSTOM HOUSE - New York, 1833-42 (Town & Davis & Frazee)
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/19th/subtreas2.jpg

TRINITY CHURCH
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/19th/trin_ny_int.jpg

GUGGENHEIM INTERIOR
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/flw/guggen3.jpg

(Copyright Policy:)
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/copyrite.html



OLD PENN STATION
=================
http://www.oldpennstation.com/toc.htm
http://www.oldpennstation.com/images/penn_old_pnarcade.jpg
http://www.oldpennstation.com/images/penn_old_concourse.jpg
http://www.oldpennstation.com/images/penn_old_mainwaiting.jpg




BOOKS
=====

"Photographs of New York Interiors at the Turn of the Century," by
Joseph Byron. Dover Publications
http://store.yahoo.com/doverpublications/0486233596.html
"131 rare photographs capture some of the most remarkable
Victorian-Edwardian interiors ever created. Extraordinary furnished
drawing rooms, dining rooms, studies, libraries, bedrooms, music
rooms, kitchens and bathrooms in the homes of well-to-do New
Yorkers-recall turn-of-the-century charm."

==

"Luxury Apartment Houses of Manhattan: An Illustrated History," by
Andrew Alpern. Dover Publications.
http://store.yahoo.com/doverpublications/0486273709.html 
 "Handsome, superbly illustrated volume provides detailed
mini-histories of some of New York's most luxurious lodgings: the
stately Gramercy, the fashionably flamboyant Ansonia, the dramatic
Hotel des Artistes, Joseph Pulitzer's palatial residence, magnificent
Park Avenue apartments and many others. 175 illustrations-many from
rare and private sources-depict both interiors and exteriors."

==

"New York?s Fabulous Luxury Apartments, with Original Floor Plans from
the Dakota," by Andrew Alpern. Dover Publications.
http://store.yahoo.com/doverpublications/048625318x.html 
 "Magnificently illustrated directory of 70 of Manhattan's most
splendid addresses, with history, commentary, floor plans, more. 221
photographs and drawings."

==

"Beaux Arts New York," by David Garrard Lowe. (145 illustrations)
http://www.thecityreview.com/beaux.html

==

"Elegant New York - The Builders and the Buildings, 1885-1915."
http://shopcdsbooks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ABB&Product_Code=0896594580
"The book's superb photographs call attention to what is left of New
York's Age of Elegance, showing both exteriors and interiors (many of
which are not otherwise visible to the public).


==

"New York Streetscapes, Tales of Manhattan's Buildings and Landmarks,"
BY Christopher Gray Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2003.
(available at Amazon.com) http://www.thecityreview.com/cgray.html
 "Mr. Gray casts a wide net that will intrigue and tantalize new and
old New Yorkers wherever they are. His subjects in this book range
from "The Tweed Courthouse at 52 Chambers Street" to "The Lockwood de
Forest House at 7 East 10th Street" to "88 and 90 Grove Street" to
"The Emmet Building at 95 Madison Avenue" to "The Old American Horse
Exchange, now the Wintergarden Theater," to the Central Synagogue at
55th Street and Lexington Avenue to "The Old American Society of Civil
Engineer's Clubhouse at 220 West 57th Street" to the Frick Art
Reference Library at 10 East 71st Street, to the "Blacks and Whites at
527-541 East 72nd Street, to Durland's Riding Academy at 7 West 66th
Street.

Suzanne Braley did research for this superb book, which is richly illustrated.

==

Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York: A Photographic Guide," by Edmund
V. Gillon, Jr. and Henry Hope Reed. Dover Publications.
http://store.yahoo.com/doverpublications/0486256987.html
 "140 photographs of some of New York's most famous structures-the
Flatiron building, Carnegie Hall, Grand Central Station, The Dakota
apartment house, New York Public Library, the Waldorf and many
more-designed in the classic Beaux-Arts style. Lively and informative
introduction and captions."

==

"The Architecture of McKim, Mead & White in Photographs, Plans and
Elevations," by McKim, Mead & White. Dover Publications.
http://store.yahoo.com/doverpublications/0486265560.html
 "First one-volume paperback edition of one of the most important
documents in American architecture. Depicted are over 130
structures-the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Pierpont Morgan Library,
Tiffany & Company and the original Penn Station, among others, in New
York, as well as many important landmarks in other cities. 435
photographs, over 250 line illustrations."

==

"Fifth Avenue : The Best Address," by Jerry E. Patterson. Rizzoli;
(May 15, 1998) http://www.thecityreview.com/bookfif.html

==

"The Opulent Interiors of the Gilded Age : All 203 Photographs from
Artistic Houses, with New Text by Arnold Lewis (Author), James Turner
(Author), Steven McQuillin (Author)"
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/bookstore/Detailed/1111765.shtml
 "This collection of 203 black-and-white photographs of the interiors
of late 19th century mansions originally appeared as Artistic Houses,
a book published in 1883. Reprinted here, the pictures are accompanied
by a new text and new captions, which give detailed information about
the families these houses were built for and about the history of the
structures in the past 100 years. Most of these 97 homes were located
in the Northeast, and some of themand their ownersare instantly
recognizable. For example, there are shots of the interior of the
Henry Villard house, now a part of New York City's Helmsley Palace
Hotel, that show the landmark building in its original splendor.
Sadly, many of the other structures are gone, and their charm and
ostentation can be enjoyed only through photographs."

==

Broadway Theatres : History and Architecture," by by William Morrison
Dover Pubns; (September 9, 1999)
http://store.doverpublications.com/0486402444.html
"Fascinating, richly illustrated volume provides a wealth of
historical data about 74 of Manhattan?s great theatrical houses - both
vanished and still extant. Extensive, detailed captions document
location, architects, opening date, other data for the Fifth Avenue
Theatre (1873), the oldest of the buildings; the Hippodrome (1905),
promoted in its day as the world?s largest theatre; the Music Box
Theatre (1921), one of the loveliest and most successful playhouses
still in operation; as well as the New Amsterdam, Winter Garden,
Ziegfeld, Ethel Barrymore, many more. Over 200 photos and illus."

==

Modern Interiors:

"New York Interiors," by Beate Wedekind and Angelika Taschen. 
http://www.elegant-lifestyle.com/book0103.htm
 "New York Interiors by Beate Wedekind and Angelika Taschen is a
selection outstanding interior design at its best. Why not have a look
how property tycoon Donald Trump and others live in this vibrant
city?"


===


I hope these links provide what you need. If I can help you further,
or if there is a particular photo or image you are seeking, please do
not hesitate to ask for clarification. I will help in any way that I
can!

Sincerely,

umiat 

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Clarification of Answer by umiat-ga on 02 May 2004 14:08 PDT

A few more!

From Great Buildings.com
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Interior Mezzanine World Trade Center
http://www.greatbuildings.com/cgi-bin/gbi.cgi/World_Trade_Center.html/cid_2747693.gbi


Ford Foundation Building (click on image to enlarge)
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Ford_Foundation_Building.html


Javits Convention Center (click to enlarge image)
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Javits_Convention_Center.html


New York Public Library (click to enlarge image)
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/New_York_Public_Library.html

Citicorp Building
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Citicorp_Center.html
http://www.greatbuildings.com/cgi-bin/gbi.cgi/Citicorp_Center.html/cid_2924910.gbi


Finnish Pavilion 1939 (must subscribe to Architecure Week to view larger image)
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Finnish_Pavilion_1939.html


Rose Center for Earth and Space
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Rose_Center_for_Earth_and_.html

 Must subscribe to Architecture Week for larger photo
 http://www.architectureweek.com/cgi-bin/supporting_architectureweek.cgi?dir=2000/0517&article=design_1-1.html&image=AW-Rose_Center_002.jpg


TWA Terminal at Kennedy Airport
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/TWA_at_New_York.html


United Nations General Assembly Hall
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/United_Nations_Headquarter.html

 Click to enlarge
http://www.greatbuildings.com/cgi-bin/gbi.cgi/United_Nations_Headquarter.html/cid_2915610.gbi