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A view of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel from the corner of 50th St and Lexington Avenue. This photo was taken in May of 1931 (we would open in October) and shows what would become the location of "The Savarin" restaurant and coffee shop.

This photo shows 2 construction workers on top of the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel before its construction project was completed in 1931. A view of Central Park can be seen on the far left-hand side of this photo. (Take note of the fact that…