Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel

Pictures of the Roosevelt Hotel, one of the hotels I recommend in New Orleans. THe ROosevelt New Orleans, a grand old hotel on the outskirts of the French Quarter, was a Fairmont for many years before Hurricane Katrina hit.

The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, was built by Louis Grunewald, a German immigrant, and opened in 1893 as "The Grunewald". In 1908, a major 400 room expansion was added which is shown as the main portion in the postcard. This expansion was designed by the Milwaukee architectural firm, H. C. Koch & Sons. After various expansions it was purchased by a group of New Orleans investors and renamed "The Roosevelt Hotel" (in honor of late former president Theodore Roosevelt) in 1923.

Here are Some Roosevelt Hotel Pictures

Lobby

Antique Clock

King Suite Vanity

Hospitality Suite

Presidential Suite Living Room

Presidential Suite Dining Room

Rooftop Swimming Pool

Roosevelt Back Entrance

Breakfast at Sazerac

Lobby Mosaic Tile Detail

Reception Desk

Lobby Seating Area

Lobby Elevators

Queen Queen Room Overview

Clawfoot Bathtub

King Guest Room

King Suite Desk

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal ( /ˈtɑːdʒ/ or /ˈtɑːʒ məˈhɑːl/; Hindi: ताज महल, from Persian/Urdu: تاج محل "crown of palaces", pronounced [ˈt̪aːdʒ mɛˈɦɛl]; also "the Taj") is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.