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Byline: Stephanie Lacava
When the Plaza Hotel first opened in 1907, its grand ballroom featured a retractable stage manufactured by the Otis Elevator Company, perfect for the performances that were part of a turn-of-the-century evening. In 1921 the space was expanded, and in 1929 the illustrious firm of Schultze & Weaver redesigned it in the height of Beaux Arts style, complete with shimmering chandeliers, cream-colored walls, and rondel murals. A staple of New York society, it became the site of countless debuts and charity benefits, ...