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Black and white photograph depictng General Charles C. DeGaulle preparing for his "We are not afraid of peace'" speech, Grand Ballroom, Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, August 17, 1945.

Blackand white photograph depicting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, October 20, 1941. The Duke and Duchess lived in the Waldorf Towers for many years.

Black and white photograph depicting the Peacock Alley of the Old Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, date unknown.

Black and white photograph depicting the Old Waldorf =Astoria Hotel located on 5th Avenue, date unknown.

Color lithographic image of guests socializing in the "Octagon Room" [Marie Antoinette Salon] of the Waldorf Hotel, 1893. Advertisement for ladies' hats by Hill Brothers.

Black and white photograph depicting the Florist of the Old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel taken by B.J. Falk.
Falk was the premiere theatrical photographer at the time and had his office in the 5th Avenue Waldorf-Astoria.

Black and white photograph depicting the Old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel located on Fifth Avenue, date unknown.

House Beautiful advertisement for a pre-view of luxury apartments in the soon-to-open Park Avenue Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Note how the advertisement is geared toward Depression-Era America, promising that the living arrangements "meet thrift ideas."