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The original hotel offered many modern conveniences including an Intercom system and four hydraulic Elevators . The most notable feature of the hotel was the Grand Court that served as an entry area for horse-drawn Carriages . The court was later transformed into the Garden Court to serve as a banquet area. The hotel is also notable for its Pied Piper Bar named for the large painting by American artist Maxfield Parrish that adorns the room. While Enrico Caruso was staying at the hotel, the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake struck. The hotel was destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and subsequent Fires . It reopened in 1909 and resumed its role as an important Landmark . The hotel served as the stage for several important events. In 1919 , Woodrow Wilson gave speeches in the Garden Court in support of the Treaty Of Versailles and the League Of Nations . President Warren G. Harding died in office while visiting the Palace Hotel in 1923 . In 1945 , the Palace Hotel hosted a banquet to mark the opening session of the UN . The Palace Hotel was renovated from 1989 to 1991 . The hotel is presently operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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