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This photo shows 2 construction workers on top of the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel before its construction project was completed in 1931. A view of Central Park can be seen on the far left-hand side of this photo. (Take note of the fact that…

This photo features (left to right) Theodore Kroell, Oscar of the Waldorf, Auguste Escoffier, the Honorable M. Mongendre (Consul General of France to the United States) and Pierre Bermond. Auguste Escoffier was considered to be the most celebrated…

Black and white autographed photograph portrait of [G.G. Hole], given to Oscar, with an inscription reading : "To my friend Oscar in fond remembrance of days gone by. [G.G. Hole] February 20th 1930."

Black and white autographed photograph portrait of Felix Graf von Luckner, given to Oscar Tschirky, with an inscription reading: "By [jove] dear Oskar never say die and carry on! [With] happy days to you and your Waldorf Astoria from Felix Count…

Black and white autographed photograph portrait of Edward C. Fogg given to Oscar Tschirky with an inscription reading: "With all good wishes to my friend Oscar, Edward C. Fogg May 4 1930". Unable to decipher photographer's name but the print is 1 of…

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".

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 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.