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Black and white photograph depicting the construction of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, 1930.

Black and white photograph depicting Waldorf wait staff enjoying what was to be the world’s tallest hotel. The first steel grillage was hoisted into position on the site of the Park Avenue Waldorf-Astoria in 1930.

Black and white photograph depicting the construction of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, 1930.

Black and white photograph depicting the Park Avenue Waldorf=Astoria Hotel taking its place in the New York City Skyline, 1930.

Black and white photograph depicting the Presidential Suite at the original Waldorf on Fifth Avenue and 33rd Street. This first White House away from the White House hosted every United States President from Grover Cleveland through Herbert Hoover…

"Photograph shows Park Avenue and 50th Street corner of the Waldorf-astoria site, with Lexington Avenue in right background. In foreground, wreckers are seen tearing down balance of steel columns which formerly supported the old New York Central…

Black and white autographed photograph portrait of Spencer Penrose to Oscar Tschirky with an inscription reading: "For my good friend Oscar, Spencer Penrose, May 13-1930-".

Black and white autographed photograph portrait of Raymond Orteig, to Oscar Tschirky, with an inscription reading: "To the only "Oscar" from his life long friend Raymond Orteig April 28th 1930".