Mrs. Astor's Mansion
5th Ave & 34th St
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Mrs. AstorWard McAllister
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About This Location
Caroline Schermerhorn Astor ('The Mrs. Astor') held court here in a ballroom for exactly 400 guests — origin of 'The Four Hundred'. The Empire State Building now stands on this block.
The Empire State Building (1931) stands on this block today — arguably the most famous building in New York City, replacing what was the most famous home.
Precise historical address. Empire State Building now stands here. Interiors filmed at Glenview Mansion, Hudson River Museum, Yonkers.
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