National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Character-Defining Features of Individual Rooms
1899-1906 1906 1940 Current
Vanderbilt Renovation - Inventory Conditions
Comments
First 1938
Period
Decorative accessories including
X X X X
Japanese chargers, pistols, oil painting,
ceiling medallions
Seasonal arrangements of flowers and X X L L Dynamic effect lost with
vases
removal of flowers
Mechanical Systems
Decorative grates/register X X X X
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Architectural Materials, Features, and Finishes
Carved and paneled mahogany X X X X
Swiss ironwork over the window X X X X
Carved wood mantel made by Swiss X X X X
craftsmen
Built-in bookcases X X X X
Faux painted tapestry X X X X
Mottled green painted walls X X X X
Portion of the ceiling is vaulted X X X X
Central carved or cast ceiling medallion X X X X
Ceiling beams X X X X
Circulation and Spatial Arrangements
Access from the Elliptical Hall X X X X
Connects to the Bathroom M X X Altered in 1915 when the
bathroom was enlarged
Furnishing and Interior Design Elements
Green rug X X X X
Built-in bench X L L L Probably removed in 1915 when
changes were made to the Lobby
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