36 Hours on The Brooklyn Waterfront
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The Waldorf Astoria Scavenger Hunt
Group Members: Bernaldo G. Gion G
1. Historical Landmark
The Waldorf Astoria Clock
Photo Credit: Leon Joshua Delos Reyes
This large structured clock can be found in the lobby of the hotel. It was created in 1893 and stands 9ft high. The beautiful clock is made of marble, mahogany, bronze and is topped with the statue of liberty. It welcomes guest from all over the world.
2. Room Layout: banquet
Photo Credit: Leon Joshua Delos Reyes
The Grand Ballroom
This banquet space can be used for a variety of events such as weddings or conventions. The Grand Ballroom is four stories high and holds enough space for as many as 1,500 guests. It also has a beautiful custom made chandeliers. During our tour I was told that it is approximately 60,000 to rent the banquet excluding décor and food. The Grand Ballroom is absolutely magical!
3. A Restaurant
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Peacock Alley
This restaurant offers breakfast, brunch lunch, and an assortment of cocktails. The Peacock Alley was “inspired by the grand social promenade that connected the original Waldorf and Astoria hotels.” There ingredients are all locally grown and organic. They also have a dress code which is elegant casual. You can create several unforgettable experiences through their exceptional service and food.
4. Business Center
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The Fed Ex business center is available for all Waldorf Astoria guests. It accommodates any of the guest needs for conventions, presentations, signs or other marketing materials. It is located in the South Lobby and is open 7 days a week.
5. Amenity
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Guerlain Spa
This spa has been dedicated to the art of skincare and beauty since 1828. They offer personalized treatments such as makeup applications, soothing massages, cleansing facials and body therapies. This is a great benefit for a guest at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
6. A place to work
Photo Credit: Leon Joshua Delos Reyes
This is one of the banquet kitchens, where chefs must work hard to serve perfect meals for the events that are occurring that day.
7. Room Block- total number of sleeping rooms in an event reservation
8. Banquet Event Order- a document that outline the details of an event
9. Registration table- An area where guest can check in for the event they are invited to
10. Fire Exit – An exit route for guest and staff to take in case there are any fires or emergencies at the hotel, it leads them to stay
11. Destination Management Company- a professional company that specializes in using their local expertise to create even, activities, tours and other programs
12. Concurrent Session – Shorter educational meetings hosted in conjunction with a larger event (both events are scheduled at the same time)
13 .Over-set – A term used to refer to the number of seats/ meals a caterer or venue will provide.
Our Experience At The Brooklyn Bridge Park
Historic/Heritage Tourism Group: Amethyst,Bernaldo,Li-Man,Kelvin,and Qiansu
What is Historic/Heritage Tourism?
Historic/Heritage Tourism is a branch of tourism that focuses on experiences that allow the traveler to encounter places that consist of cultural attractions.
Our experience of historic tourism at the Brooklyn Bridge Park has encouraged each of us to have a different outlook for travelers. We believe that history plays an important role in Brooklyn. As we walked along the Brooklyn Ferry Landing we noticed different metal tablets on the ground about George Washington. It made us reflect on American history.Visiting the Brooklyn Roasting Company brought us comfort to know that history truly does repeat it’s self.
5 Historical Activities at the Brooklyn Bridge Park
1. Jane’s Carousel
Jane’s Carousel is located at Dock St.Brooklyn,NY 11201
This restored carousel is beside a breath taking view of the East river, Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. It was created by Daniel C. Muller and was once apart of the Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio. For only two dollars you can ride the carousel and see the hard work of Jane Walentas up close. She is responsible for the refurbished carousel, it took her about twenty-five years to reproduce the beautiful wooden horses. It was the first to make the National Register of Historic Places. Jane’s Carousel is a family- oriented attraction and a wonderful once in a life time experience.
2. Brooklyn Roasting Company
The Brooklyn Roasting Company is located at 25 Jay St. Brooklyn, NY 11201
During the early 1900’s Brooklyn was considered to be the “coffee empire” because of the Arcbuckle Coffee Company. this company was selling and processing over 25 million pounds of coffee every month. Currently that company no longer exists but the Brooklyn Roasting Company has been keeping up a great reputation for Brooklyn’s coffee. The Brooklyn Roasting Company unknowingly grew their establishment in the home of the old Arcbuckle Coffee Company factory.The moment you walk into the B.R.C you can see the coffee being roasted and blended together,the place has a wonderful aroma and comforting scenery.Just by purchasing a cup of coffee from The Brooklyn Roasting Company you are making history and encouraging Brooklyn to continue to uphold the “coffee empire” title
3. Ferries at the Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Ferry at the Brooklyn Bridge Park is located between the Old Fulton St. and Furman St.
During the early 1800’s Robert Fulton the inventor of the world’s first steamboat influenced the Brooklyn Union Ferry Company to be a successful form of transportation. Til this day those ferry rides are available. The Fulton Ferry Landing is just near the Brooklyn Bridge and for only four dollars you can get a one way ticket along the east river as many people in history did before. The Old Ferry Landing is considered to be one of the homes to the “Free Black Community”. A neighborhood that was formed after slavery was abolished, to protect the rights of African Americans.
4. The Brooklyn Historical Society
The Brooklyn Historical Society is located at 128 Pierrepont St.Brooklyn, NY
The Brooklyn Historical Society is a museum, library and educational center. It is a “must see” from a historic tourism perspective because it holds over 400 years of Brooklyn’s history. A variety of collections are available to its visitors such as oral history,photographs,historic maps and so much more.The B.H.S also offers public programs such as “Changing the Face of Activism” which helps people understand how social media effects history. The most important thing about the B.H.S is that they don’t disregard current events and you will always learn something new no matter how many times you visit.
5. Bus Tour of the Brooklyn Bridge
The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge occurred On January 3, 1970 by John Augustus Roebling. He was a courageous engineer who had outstanding dreams for this suspension bridge. It took 13 years to build it and 20-30 workers died in the process including the inventor.Despite this tragic incident the Brooklyn Bridge continued to be a world known attraction.On this tour you will be able to see the East River from above and the hard work of all those who passed.
My Electronic Profile
Amethyst Alameda August 31, 2015
Prof. Karen Goodlad (HGMT1101)
Electronic Profile
My passion is definitely all about giving back to others. I have countless memories of being in the kitchen cooking with my family, those experiences unknowingly became the building blocks to my career choice now. Majoring in hospitality management gives me a broad spectrum of opportunities that I will need in order to achieve my goals. What are my goals? You ask, I want my cuisine and restaurant to be considered “The Great Equalizer”, a place of sincerity, culture and really great food that come together to form a common ground of happiness for everyone.
I have always been a hard working person but there is something inspiring about the freedom you get as a college student. It allows me to choose my own path, Although I haven’t reached my goals just yet, my ambition continues to push me beyond my limits. Sometimes my lack of professional experience discourages me but I have learned to use it as my motivation. Beginning my journey here at City Tech has unleashed many possibilities to gain the experience I’m missing, such as the study abroad program and the Disney internship program. Academically I am determined to take on everything that comes my way in order to receive the grades I know I deserve. Most of all I hope to encourage others to accomplish their goals and be a part of a community that is established on the sole purpose of providing an unforgettable experience for everyone.
