| Christmas at the Roosevelt Hotel |
| Lobby of The Roosevelt when it was the Grunewald Hotel, about 1908. This photo & the one directly below are courtesy of Infrogmation. |
| Above, lobby, 1984. |
| View of The Roosevelt Hotel; you can see Sears in the center of the photo and the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the left; ca. 1946. |
| The photos in this group were taken on the first day the hotel re-opened to the public, July, 2009; they are courtesy of Infrogmation. |
| Right, "Mystery Lady" 19th century clock, lobby |
| Above, exterior details |
| History of the Roosevelt Hotel History of the Blue Room Back to Christmas in Old New Orleans Nancy's Holiday Pages Old New Orleans - Home Whispers - Home Friday's Journal |
| It was first opened in 1893, under the name Grunewald Hotel, changed to The Roosevelt in 1923, and then to The Fairmont in 1965. Now, after a $145 million dollar renovation by the Waldorf-Astoria group, it comes back in its grandest incarnation. as "The Roosevelt." For four years after the levee failures, it sat abandoned, its future unsure. But, now, it has been beautifully and meticulously restored to its most glorious era. The Roosevelt re-opened in July, 2009, another piece of New Orleans history brought back to life and better than ever. Long known for its holiday decorations throughout the block-long lobby, The Roosevelt is honoring the tradition and, once again, the lobby is alive with lights. Visiting the luxurious Roosevelt lobby at any time is a grand experience, but, during the holidays, it's a magical experience, as well, and one that's long been a New Orleans tradition. The pictures in the 1st group below were taken from the 1950's - 1980's. |
