Our family stayed at this hotel in the 1960's when we made the trip to the then exciting big city of Buffalo, N.Y.

The hotel has recently reopened with 115 apts. and a 50 room boutique hotel. I mention it here because it appears similar to the goal for the David Whitney Building. They really did a tremendous job restoring the historical aspects of the interior. Obviously the building was not near as far gone as the Book or Shelby hotels.

There are other photos available if you google but this link provides some good ones.

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...G0l5Wlap2T7Rlw