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The Bellmen and Doormen of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 1932
Title
The Bellmen and Doormen of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 1932
Subject
Doormen
Bellmen
Description
A group photo of the bellmen and doormen as they looked in 1932. The construction of the Park Avenue Waldorf Astoria Hotel was completed by October of 1931, with the official opening date of October 1st. This photo was taken only a few months after the hotel opened. Many of these men were team members of the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel which was located on 5th Avenue between 33rd and 34th streets.
Source
Waldorf Astoria New York
Date Available
1932
Rights
Copyright is held by the Waldorf Astoria New York
Format
Black and White Photograph
Medium
8 1/2 x 11"
Original Format
Black and White Photograph
Physical Dimensions
8 1/2 x 11"
Collection
Citation
“The Bellmen and Doormen of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 1932,” Host to the World, accessed May 11, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/908.