Albany’s grandest of grand hotels in the early 20th century was The Ten Eyck, located pretty much where the Hotel Albany (originally and once again a Hilton) is located on State Street, just above the Elm Tree Corner and Tweddle Hall. It was on the corner of Chapel, which then went through all the way to State. This ad from 1927 features its Garden Restaurant and Venetian Terrace:
“Sixteen floors up! Overlooking all of Albany, but not overlooking a single detail that will add to your comfort, pleasure and satisfaction. Come tonight.”
With music by Frank Funda and the Ten Eyck Orchestra! With dinner dancing, and a supper dance! Our city was a very different thing back then.