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American Hotel: The Waldorf-Astoria and the Making of a Century

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American Hotel: The Waldorf-Astoria and the Making of a Century - Freeland, David
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David Freeland explores how the Waldorf-Astoria hotel became an internationally recognized symbol of elegance and luxury while playing an essential role in New York's rise as a world capital. Featuring such famous guests as Frank Sinatra, Martin Luther King, and Eleanor Roosevelt, the book examines how the hotel dealt with challenges like Prohibition, the Red Scare, and battles over social equality.

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American Hotel: The Waldorf-Astoria and the Making of a Century 2021, Rutgers University Press

ISBN-13: 9780813594392

Hardcover