Waldorf-Astoria (1893–1929)
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The Waldorf-Astoria was a hotel on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, built in 1893 and razed in 1929. It originated as two hotels, built side by side by feuding relatives, was expanded in 1897
Engraved vignettes of the original hotels, c. 1915
The Waldorf Hotel in 1893
The hotel after the addition of the much larger Astoria wing in 1915
The Waldorf's floor plan
Bradley-Martin Ball
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The Bradley Martin Ball was a lavish costume ball held at the original Waldorf Hotel in New York City on the night of February 10, 1897. Cornelia Martin, wife of Bradley Martin, organized the ball. In
The Bradley Martin Ball by Harry Whitney McVickar
James L. Breese dressed as the Duke of Guise in white corded silk with embroidery of pearls and silver lace.
A Cameo of Cornelia Martin dressed as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, for the Ball.