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Literary Digest released this article on January 12, 1929 after the hotel management announced that it would be closing in May of 1929. This piece provides detail on the rich history of our former establishment which lasted for nearly four decades.

Black and white photograph depicting Jimmy Carter, Terence Cardinal Cooke and Ronald Reagan at the 1980 Alfred E. Smith Dinner, Grand Ballroom, Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.

Printed in a rich color scheme, this article highlights the Waldorf Astoria's prestigious flag room and its collection, which, at the time, consisted of over 400 flags!

Color photograph depicting the Spirit of Achievement at night above the Park Avenue entrance of the Waldorf=Astoria.

Black and white photograph depicting Al Fresco dining on the Starlight Roof Terrace from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting the bedroom of an English Suite from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

“...done in classic Georgian 18th Century design.. Executed in satinwood of rich soft coloring against…

On January 17, 1953 (61 years ago), the Chevrolet Corvette made its grand debut at the General Motors Motorama hosted in our Grand Ballroom.