2. The Interior Design Was Inspired by Spanish Architecture
The ornate design of the interior was done by Nestor Castro, the art director for the Libman-Spanjer Corporation. Castro worked with the Libman-Spanjer Corporation to design the interiors of many theater in Times Square. Inside the St. George, Castro mixed the styles of Spanish and Italian baroque.
The walls and ceilings are covered with intricate wood carving and plaster work, grand chandeliers line the lobby, tiled niches with sculptural figures and fountains are spread throughout, and massive murals greet you as you enter. The murals depict scenes of a Spanish village and a bull fight, and are surrounded by elaborately carved frames.
