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"The Construction of the New Astoria Hotel"
Title
"The Construction of the New Astoria Hotel"
Subject
Journalism
Publications
Scientific American
Description
This rare, original edition of Scientific American features a cover story on the construction of the original Astoria Hotel in 1897. The Astoria Hotel, funded by John Jacob Astor IV, was the sister property to William Waldorf Astor's Waldorf Hotel. This article provides a rare glimpse into the processes of constructing various areas of the hotel including the Ballroom and the spire placed atop the hotel.
Creator
Scientific American Journal
Source
Press & Media - Oversize
Date
October 30, 1897
Rights
Copyright is held by the Waldorf Astoria Archive
Access Rights
Access is provided by the Waldorf Astoria Archive
Relation
Press & Media
Format
Digital Scan - JPEG
Extent
191 KB
206 KB
223 KB
Medium
Paper
Language
English
Type
Journal Publication
Text
Scientific American Journal
Original Format
Paper
Collection
Citation
Scientific American Journal, “"The Construction of the New Astoria Hotel",” Host to the World, accessed April 26, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/1040.