John Jacob Astor
Long Before the Hilton Era, When Astors Roamed the Earth
“Like New York itself, the Waldorf-Astoria crystallized the improbable and fabulous,” wrote hist read more »
Long Before the Hilton Era, When Astors Roamed the Earth
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John Jacob Astor (1763-1848), who built the Astor hotel on Broadway in 1834.
“Like New York itself, the Waldorf-Astoria crystallized the improbable and fabulous,” wr read more »
How the Great Fortunes Grow: The State Lends a Helping Hand
Wealth and Democracy: A Political History of the American Rich , by Kevin Phillips. read more »
