Dear Mike:
In the 30s there were not granite or marble tiles. All stone floors were installed with the so-called grind-in place method and were delivered with a hone-finish (smooth and scratch-free, but no shine).
Since you're in NJ I'd really love to take a look at that floor!... (I mean it!) Just keep in mind that starting tomorrow I'll be out of state and will be back after thanksgiving.
At any rate, whether you want to have it polished or left in its original state is totally up to you.
As for the wax sitting on it, a good-quality wax stripper should do the job.
May I ask you now to please read and e-sign our Statement of Purpose at:
http://www.marblecleaning.org/purpose.htm?
Ciao and good luck,
Mauri
Article ID: 746
Created On: Mon, Nov 5, 2007 at 8:49 PM
Last Updated On: Mon, Nov 5, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Authored by: Maurizio Bertoli [mail@mbstone.com]
Online URL: https://marblecleaning.org/knowledgebase/article.php?id=746