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Color photograph depicting a surprise birthday party thrown for the First Lady, Betty Ford, April 8, 1976.

Black and white photograph depicting Bill Lombardo, nephew of Guy Lombardo, performing in the Grand Ballroom. Bill Lombardo took part in New Year's Eve events for the first three years following his uncle's death in 1977, which included hosting the…

Black and white photograph depicting a Bird's Eye view of the construction of the Waldorf=Astoria, 1930.

"1930 Construction Begins - new Hotel opened Oct. 1931"

Black and white photograph depicting a Bird's Eye View of the construction of the Park Avenue Waldorf=Astoria, c. 1930.

These blueprints show the 11th floor of the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel. While Eamon DeValera was residing in this hotel over his 18 month campaign for Irish Independence, he was housed in a 3-bedroom corner suite where he received "over 10,000…

Metal bottle opener. Engraved THE WALDORF ASTORIA.

Donated through the Amnesty Program by Mr. & Mrs. Greg D. Trudeau in 2012

James L. Breese, at the Bradley-Martin Ball, 1897. Costumed as the Duc de Guise, his outfit was embroidered in pearls and silver. According to reports, swords like Breese's gilt blade were a liability during dances, as few of the guests were…

Black and white lithographic image depicting the Board Room at the Waldorf from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by…