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Exploring the Newly Renovated Plaza Hotel in New York City
The Plaza Hotel is nearly as famous for its fictional residents as its real ones. A portrait of Eloise, the children's book heroine brought to life by Persian Room lounge singer Kay Thompson, occupies a prime spot outside the Palm Court, on the south promenade, while photos of the Beatles and Marilyn Monroe get space in the back. And now, with the three-year restoration by El-Ad Properties complete, the hotel that hosted both Truman Capote's "Party of the Century" and Donald Trump's wedding to Marla Maples is open to the public again. Even if an overnight stay is not in the plan, the Plaza's public space still feels like a million bucks, whether you're having a glass of champagne in the lobby or a steak in the Oak Room, where legend says that the frescoes inspired Walt Disney to build his own castle at Disneyland. A completely new lobby, the Rose Club, and the Palm Court are some of the highlights.
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- Adam Rugel (Editor) Congratulations! You won 1st place - hotel theme Photography in the June 20, 2012 Contest.
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Susan, Joanne, Marty, Diane & Stephanie.
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- Susan Carroll- Gibbons I finally got it figured out...and I hit like. I hope it helps.
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- Susan Carroll- Gibbons I finally got it figured out...and I hit like. I hope it helps.
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- Joanne Parisi great shot just like all of your shots tommy!
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- Marty Dougherty I hope I was counting and clicked again.
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- Diane Williams you always take the best photos, Thomas!
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- Stephanie Uddo One of my favorite spots in NY. Love it!
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Susan, can you please hit "Like," too? It helps the vote.
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- Susan Stafford Gorgeous and evocative!
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Lynda.
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Dawn.
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- Dawn Kohl Amazing is putting it mildly for this photo...you are the best Tom..!!!!!
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- Lynda Riheldaffer Absolutely beautiful....although I've walked by there a dozen times, you are able to capture this image in such a way as if I'm seeing it for the first time.
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, LG
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- LG A great shot of classic New York. Well Done!!!
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Phil, how about coffee next week?
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- Phil Vasquez Nice work, Tommy! Great shots!
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Merrill, when I was young, shy the doll, the Plaza had the same impact on me. I love your memory.
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- Merrill Black love this shot--I went there on a business trip with my mom when I was about eight--I still remember getting out of the cab, trailing my Eloise doll, and seeing this dramatic statue, thinking "Now THIS is New York and life as it should be led." Thanks for the madeleine moment, Tommy.
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Nicole.
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- Nicole Wow, amazing shot!
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Nikki, Helen & Violet.
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- Violet Schultz Amazing photo!!!
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- Helen Harvey Feels like summer.
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- Nikki Mitchell I love how the shadows in the picture hides nothing. Also, the illumination coming from the Hotel tells a very dramatic story. Great Job Tom!
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, David.
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- David Eskowitz It's shadow embeded against the Plaza; unmoving, stable sanctum. The focal point captured within a natural leaf frame. Water in motion; fluidity of Plaza's staff and guests. Appreciation and respect for this photograph. Thank you Tom Pryor. -David E
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Abbi, Carlo, John, & Andrew.
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- Carlo Fortunato Really gorgeous picture of one of my favorite places on earth.
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- John Harvey Terrific photo and great lighting. Nice work Tom Pryor
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- John Harvey ... terrific photo by Tommy Pryor - great lighting - John Harvey
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- Andrew Gardner Beautiful shot of the Plaza at night, Tommy! Really captures the essence of it.
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- Abbi Crutchfield Tommy Pryor's picture is gorgeously dramatic.
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Marina.
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- Marina Perednia In all the grandeur and majesty intended by Henry Janeway Hardenberg. A timeless legend, keeping with a genuine New York perspective.
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- Abbi Crutchfield This is a nice shot.
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Teri.
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- Teri Barrett Love it!
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- Thomas Pryor Thank you, Cyndi
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- Cyndi Porth-Walker Wonderful shot Thomas :)
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- Thomas Pryor thank you, Ann.
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- John Armstrong Feel like I was back in my teenage years....looking up at the Plaza and wondering what was happening in all those beautiful rooms....Ann Brown Armstrong, Copiague, NY
