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When the Palace Hotel opened its doors in 1875, the Garden
Court was the carriage entrance to this
grand hotel. A parade of famous guests visited San
Francisco's Palace and stood in awe of its
magnificence.
In 1906, following the earthquake, the Palace closed its doors for the
first restoration. Three years later, the carriage entrance was transformed
and The Garden Court
was unveiled. Since its debut in 1909, The Garden
Court has been recognized as one of the
world's most beautiful public spaces.
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With its incredible architecture, dome stained glass ceiling and
Austrian crystal chandeliers, The Garden
Court became the site for some of the
nation's most prestigious events. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson hosted
two luncheons in support of the Versailles
Treaty which ended World War I. In 1945, the official banquet honoring the opening
session of the United Nations was held in The Garden
Court.
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Decades had passed since the Grand Dame's 1909 re-opening and San
Francisco's "Beauty" was in
desperate need of attention. In January 1989, the Palace closed its doors for
a major restoration. When restoration began, the people of San
Francisco were extremely concerned about the
plans for the hotel and The Garden Court
in particular. Everyone was assured that the goal was to restore the hotel to
in 1909 elegance. In 1991, the restoration was complete and the Palace opened
its doors. The Garden Court
was everything everyone had hoped it would be. It was, once again, one of the
most beautiful places in the world.
Over the years, The Garden Court
has become part of San Francisco
history. The Garden Court
holds many memories for many people. Shared stories of engagements,
weddings, elegant dinner dances, fabulous parties and fond childhood
celebrations make The Garden Court
a truly magical place. We hope you will allow us the opportunity to
add magic to your special event. We promise wonderful memories of your
experience in The Garden Court
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