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Article from the New York Times covering Lucky Luciano's 1936 criminal trial. Luciano occupied a suite in the Waldorf Towers from April to October 1935. The Towers became a prominent part of the trial when staff members testified against Luciano in…

Black and white photograph depicting children at play in the Children's Play Room from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith. Photograph by Sigurd-Fischer.

Black and white photograph depicting the boudoir of a Waldorf Towers Apartment from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting the Dining Room of a luxurious Waldorf Towers suite from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting the East Foyer, which adjoins the Grand Ballroom, from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting Cardinal Hayes speaking at an event in the Grand Ballroom from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

"...Cardinal Hayes speaking at a dinner in honor of the newly installed Bishop…

Black and white photograph depicting the Park Avenue Foyer and Terraces decorated for Christmas from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

Black and white photograph depicting the three-room Le Perroquet Suite used for smaller social events from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.