What Used to Be Isn't Anymore...The End of An Era
Splashing fountains and stately sculptures drew in 1,500 people in March of 1893 when the Waldorf, the first of the luxurious American hotels, was ready to amaze the world with 530 rooms and 350 baths, to which bathing was something that only happened on a Saturday night. The Original... Sign in to see full entry.