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See Cole Porter’s Steinway Piano at Waldorf Astoria New York
On May 12th at 5 p.m., Untapped New York Insiders are invited to get a special look at Cole Porter’s piano and tour the Waldorf Astoria as it undergoes its renovation.
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Cole Porter’s Steinway Piano Returns to the Waldorf Astoria New York
One of the most legendary hotels not just in New York City but in the world, the Waldorf Astoria New
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Waldorf-Astoria Celebrates 90th Birthday with “Waldorf Stories”
On October 1st, 1931, the legendary Waldorf-Astoria opened. In honor of the hotel’s 90th birthday, the Waldorf Astoria New
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The 1980 Democratic National Convention At Madison Square Garden
From August 11 to August 14, 1980, the Democratic National Convention was held in New York City at Madison Square
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Red Velvet Cake Was Originally Born at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Many places — including the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Park Avenue — credit themselves with inventing red velvet cake. Although no one knows
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The Waldorf-Astoria and the United Nations’ Fascinating Connection
In the new book American Hotel: The Waldorf-Astoria and the Making of a Century, journalist and historian David Freeland shows
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Uncover the Scandalous Stories of NYC’s Waldorf Astoria
Known internationally as a symbol of elegance and luxury, Manhattan’s Waldorf-Astoria is one of the world’s most famous
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Filming Locations for Atlantic Crossing on PBS Masterpiece
Premiering Sunday, April 4th at 9 PM on PBS, Atlantic Crossing tells of the epic journey of Norwegian Crown Princess
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Track 61, the Abandoned NYC Train Track Under Grand Central
New York City legend has imbued the abandoned Track 61 in NYC at Grand Central Terminal with a storied history
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Top 10 Secrets of The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC
The famed Waldorf-Astoria Hotel has a quintessential New York City-origin story. It began as a family feud and rivalry between
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Coming to America Filming Locations: Then & Now
Tomorrow, the anticipated sequel to Coming to America , titled Coming 2 America, will be released from Amazon Studios. Today, we’
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Waldorf Astoria’s Relocated Art Deco Statue to Return
Ever since the Waldorf Astoria opened on October 1st, 1931, visitors to the iconic hotel have been greeted by a