The Waldorf, 1894

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Title

The Waldorf, 1894

Description

Black and white photograph depicting the Waldorf, which opened to the public March 15th, 1893, looking South on 5th Avenue. The corner building in the right foreground is the residence of John Jacob Astor. The Astoria was built and opened November 1, 1897. The two hotels became known as the Waldorf-Astoria. Photograph was taken in 1894. It will be noted that 5th Avenue was then paved with cobblestones.

Date

1894

Relation

Photographs | Buildings Collection

Format

image | jpeg

Extent

5x7

Medium

black-and-white photographs

Type

StillImage

Identifier

06.02.003

Coverage

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930

Temporal Coverage

1893 - 1928

Original Format

black-and-white photographs

Physical Dimensions

5x7

Citation

“The Waldorf, 1894,” Host to the World, accessed May 1, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/362.