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From the balcony of his Suite at the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel, General John J. Pershing, leader of the United States Army during the Great War, views the procession of soldiers as they march down 5th Avenue past the Waldorf Astoria Hotel upon…

Headwaiter, Vidal Echeverria, is shown here with his crew of waiters at the original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1922.

John W. Gates is seen here with his beloved dog outside of our original Waldorf Astoria Hotel, circa 1900. He was a resident of our first hotel and could be seen at all times with his dog by his side.

A handwoven, silk menu created for an extravagant dinner party held at the Waldorf Astoria on the 4th of March, 1909. It is unclear what event this menu was created for, but it features unique French dishes that were quite popular in the…

Reads: "We are not putting up at this Hotel-too rich for our blood! But have looked at it! Having a fine stay in NY. Weather delightful and both well. __ Go to Pittsburgh Wednesday. Visited Grant's Tomb on the "Rubber Neck" today.

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The Waldorf Astoria Hotel has always been known as the Host to the World. As a way to cater to the dietary needs of guests of our original hotel, a special menu was created to appease the appetites of certain guests and children.

This Dempsey & Carroll event program and menu is from the Twelfth Annual banquet of the Automobile Club of America. The Automobile Club of America was the precursor to what is known today as "Triple A" or "AAA." Due to the sensitive state of this…

These news clippings provide a rare glimpse into the media coverage of the auction of the original Waldorf's famed pieces was carried out in May of 1929.