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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…

From Left to Right are: Diarmuid Lynch, Judge Hendricks, Judge Goff, Judge Cohalan, DeValera, John Devoy, Judge Gavigan. These gentlemen posed for a photo atop the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1919 to commemorate Eamon De Valera's historic campaign for…

A portrait of George C. Boldt, legendary hotelier and manager of the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

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 letter from the Waldorf Astoria Segar Co., Ltd. to the members of the Lafayette Club regarding their order for "2500 special 'LONDRES' cigars" which were being shipped express from New York to York, Pennsylvania.

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.

This "Annual Bond" served as the invitation to the 5th Annual dinner of the Quoin Club which was held at the original Waldorf Astoria on December 13th, 1906. Members of the Quoin Club included various wealthy and famous NYC socialites.

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.

Sent to Miss…