John and I visited the Art Deco Wonder of the Midwest over Thanksgiving break this year. We stayed a night in the Omni Netherlands Plaza Hilton hotel, located in Cincinnati's historic Carew tower. The Carew tower was built in 1930 and is 48 stories tall. It was built in just 12 months!
The murals and gold and nickel plated fixtures are original to the building. They are so detailed and beautiful. Click on the picture above for a better look at the detail.
This is one of the orginal dining rooms that is still in use today : The Orchids at Palm Court. John and I got to eat our breakfast here.
The entry way to the hotel lobby is quite grand. The marble floors and walls were once covered up with wood paneling and linoleum in the 1960's as a "modernization" effort. Can you believe that?!
View of one of the murals from the second floor. The Brazilian Rosewood used here and throughout the dining room and lobby areas is very beautiful, and today is on the the endangered species list. 