Historic Treasures

Top-Tier Elegance: History Salvaged from Waldorf Astoria’s Bull and Bear Steakhouse Bar

Top-Tier Elegance: History Salvaged from Waldorf Astoria’s Bull and Bear Steakhouse Bar

Legendary as a gathering place for big-time financiers and fortune-seekers from the New York Stock Exchange, the Bull and Bear Prime Steakhouse at the Waldorf ...
Gallaghers Restaurant New York City: Salvage from an Iconic Collage of Dreams Come True

Gallaghers Restaurant New York City: Salvage from an Iconic Collage of Dreams Come True

A vibrant and timeless gathering place in the throbbing heart of New York City, Gallaghers Steakhouse has maintained its culinary and historical eloquence since Prohibition ...
Our Favorite Rare Marble Mantels and Why We Love Them

Our Favorite Rare Marble Mantels and Why We Love Them

Olde Good Things preserves key pieces of history and craftsmanship from buildings that upon their opening, epitomize state of the art design. As we think back ...
The Greek Gods of the Vanderbilt Hotel Live on for Centuries to Come

The Greek Gods of the Vanderbilt Hotel Live on for Centuries to Come

Olde Good Things acquired a small quantity of 5-foot Greek god Dionysus and his wife goddess Ariadne. (Dionysus and Ariadne are Greek names. Bacchus and ...
20 Fun Facts About the Flatiron Building

20 Fun Facts About the Flatiron Building

1. The Flatiron Building is located in Manhattan, New York City. The construction of the Flatiron Building began in 1901 and was completed in 1902, ...
What is a Wall Sconce?

What is a Wall Sconce?

A wall sconce is a type of light fixture that is designed to be mounted on a wall, typically providing indirect or accent lighting. It ...
An Abbreviated History of Stained Glass Windows

An Abbreviated History of Stained Glass Windows

Stained glass dates back to at least the Roman Empire when craftsmen peddled wares including stained glass. The history of stained glass takes on legendary ...
An Eerie History Leaves Behind Artifacts of a Grand Design

An Eerie History Leaves Behind Artifacts of a Grand Design

The decline and decay of the grandeur that was both the life cycle of a historic piece of architecture and a vision for the curing ...
Faces of Architecture at Olde Good Things

Faces of Architecture at Olde Good Things

Architectural relics often spin a tale that reflects the storyline of cultural heritage. Statues mounted to guard over human endeavors are a common thread that ...
Olde Good Things Salvage from the Historic Waldorf Astoria New York City

Olde Good Things Salvage from the Historic Waldorf Astoria New York City

The Waldorf Astoria was erected over an entire city block on Park Avenue, Manhattan, in 1931. It was the successor to the original on Fifth ...
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