When the 1924 Democratic National Convention was held at Madison Square Garden , the Garden Theatre became a delegate 's lounge area . Seats were covered with a false floor and Macy 's department store donated oriental rugs , stuffed chairs and couches . And ashtrays — smoking was banned in the big arena but allowed in " Macy 's Convention Club " , so the theatre became the " smoke-filled room " for the record 103-ballot convention
1924 Democratic National Convention
1924 Democratic National Convention
Garden Theatre