The Elegant Inn: The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, 1893-1929

Dearing, Albin Pasteur

ISBN 10: 0818403764 / ISBN 13: 9780818403767

Published by Carol Pub Group (edition First Edition), 1986

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Synopsis:

Traces the early history of the luxurious Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City and discusses its managers and guests

Reviews: Dearing delivers a lively account of life at the first Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, built in New York City in 1893 and razed in 1929, to be replaced by the Empire State Building. During the 36 years of its existence, the Waldorf was a beacon to the world's wealthy classes, who were catered to lavishly by an impeccable staff. As the country's poor suffered in the economically depressed 1890s, crusading journalists attacked the unbridled spending of the party-givers at the hotel. Details of these affairs spice the vivid social history of a recent but far different time. So do anecdotes about chef Oscar of the Waldorf and guests including Diamond Jim Brady, Lillian Russell, Chicago gambler Bet-a-Million Gates; tycoons like the boorish William Waldorf Astor, for whom the hotel was named; etc. Illustrations not seen by PW. 25,000 first printing.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Elegant Inn: The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, ...
Publisher: Carol Pub Group (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Edition: First Edition.