john jacob astor
- n United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)
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- Construction Watch: The Knickerbocker Hotel's Rooftop Bar Takes Shape In Midtown
Time Square's Knickerbocker Hotel, a historic Beaux-Arts building built by John Jacob Astor IV in 1906, is currently being restored to its former glory, thanks to a $115 million makeover by FelCor Lodging Trust. FelCor acquired the building last year...
June 7, 2013 - Curbed New York - Construction Watch: Knickerbocker Hotel's Rooftop Bar Takes Shape In Times Square
Time Square's Knickerbocker Hotel, a historic Beaux-Arts building built by John Jacob Astor IV in 1906, is currently being restored to its former glory, thanks to a $115 million makeover by FelCor Lodging Trust. FelCor acquired the building last year...
June 7, 2013 - Curbed New York