Built in less than two years: the New Waldorf Astoria Andreas Augustin

Built in less than two years: the New Waldorf Astoria

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New York, 1930s:
The giant steel construction of the new Waldorf Astoria was completed within less than two years. Watch this short movie to get an idea how the legendary hotel rose from the ground.
(famoushotels.org in cooperation with Waldorf Astoria archives, New York)

The Waldorf Astoria New York is a member of The Most Famous Hotels in the World since the very first hour of our organisation in 1986. There was no doubt for the two of us that we will enjoy our partnership. Ever since, we are researching the history of the Waldorf.

 
https://famoushotels.org/hotels/waldorf-astoria

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