Wednesday, November 20, 2019

A Look At New York City's Iconic Carnegie Hall And The Russian Tea Room

Carnegie Hall is one of those places that when you see it, you immediately feel its rich history radiating from every cell of its exquisite architecture. It feels almost sacred, as if everyone who has ever performed there has become impregnated within its soul.

It's a place that looks and feels so incredibly grand.

Yet at the same time, very intimate and personal.

Carnegie Hall was built by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1891. It is one of the most prestigious venues in the world for both classical music and popular music, located in Midtown Manhattan. Carnegie Hall has 3,671 seats, divided among its three auditoriums.

Several weeks ago when I was in New York, I happened to walk past Carnegie Hall, so I decided to take some photographs to share with you.

And because I have a passion for history, I thought it would be interesting to also share comparison photos.

Please note that all the interior photographs are not mine, I found them online. I didn't go inside either Carnegie Hall or the Russian Tea Room that day, I only photographed them from outside. Also, I tried to find vintage photographs that would match my own photographs, so that you could see similar locations from different time periods.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the iconic Carnegie Hall and the Russian Tea Room...

I love this next vintage photograph because it was from a time period when all men worn hats...

Isn't the interior exquisite?...

These next photographs are of the infamous Russian Tea Room, directly next door to Carnegie Hall, which has always made me feel that it's part of Carnegie Hall because patrons will often go there for brunch, tea or dinner before or after seeing a show.

"The Russian Tea Room is a treasured, globally-renowned cultural institution and an enchanting, magical place where people of all ages and backgrounds have been having unforgettable dining & celebratory experiences for 92 years."