Ever since the Waldorf Astoria opened on October 1st, 1931, visitors to the iconic hotel have been greeted by a sleek, soaring statue perched above the entrance on Park Avenue. If you’ve passed by the ...
At the opening of the Waldorf Astoria in 1931, guests were greeted by the 10-foot tall figure of a woman standing triumphantly above the door with pointed wings raised above her head. The statue, ...