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The preeminent reputation of the Waldorf=Astoria on the world stage is shaped by the illustrious and ordinary who have passed through it. Elite travelers, celebrities, artists, heads of state, royalty, diplomats and numerous others from diverse social strata…

The Waldorf=Astoria has cultivated a long tradition of hosting high-profile events and providing a stage for major musicians and performers from all over the world.

The photographs and other materials in this collection cover a wide variety of special…

The original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel began as two hotels, the Waldorf and the Astoria, built by feuding cousins William Waldorf Astor and John Jacob Astor IV in 1893 and 1897 respectively. They were located on Fifth Avenue, where the Empire State Building stands…

The Waldorf=Astoria we know today occupies an entire city block bounded by Park and Lexington Avenues, and 49th and 50th Streets. It has stood as a paragon of architectural beauty and revolutionary first-class service since its opening in October of 1931.
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A collection of dozens of autographed photographs and portraits given to Oscar of the Waldorf. It seems that Oscar brought these with him when he moved into the hotel in 1939 after the death of his beloved Mrs. Tschirky. In his biography, of the portraits he…

When the decision to build a new Waldorf=Astoria Hotel was made, the managers and investors of the new hotel were most emphatic that the atmosphere, traditions, and prestige associated with the old Waldorf=Astoria be preserved and transferred to a structure…

The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel aspires to provide innovative and unforgettable service to its guests. Unsurprisingly, those who stay at the Waldorf tend to have a lot to write home about.

The postcards and letters herein cover nearly a century and provide a…

Opened in 1931 as the successor to the original circa 1897 Waldorf Astoria, the world’s first “skyscraper hotel,” remains one of the world’s largest Art Deco buildings and boasts a long, distinguished culinary legacy.

It is a legacy begun by Oscar…

In October of 1931, President Herbert Hoover took to the airwaves to announce to the opening of the Park Avenue Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. This historic national radio broadcast set the tone for the new hotel and its role in international politics and…