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Black and white photograph depicting a guest inspecting the Great Clock in the Main Lobby of the Waldorf=Astoria.

Black and white photograph depicting the Exhibition Clock at the Goldsmith and Co.'s Exhibit. Originally designed for the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, the clock now stands in the Main Lobby of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.

Black and white photograph depicting the Great Clock, located in the center of the Main Lobby, Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.

Black and white photograph depicting the Art Deco design on the elevator doors leading to the Grand Ballroom.

Black and white photograph depicting one of the Art Deco metal grillwork designs that appear around the Main Lobby.

Black and white photograph depicting the Elevator design detail from the Lexington Avenue Elevators.

Black and white photograph from the annual Columbus Day Parade Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, where Sophia Loren received an award, 1984. Also picture: then Mayor of New York City, Mario Cuomo.

Web resource detailing the history of the now-defunct Waldorf=Astoria platform of Grand Central Terminal with emphasis on the architectural and engineering developments that led to its building. Website hosted by Columbia University.