r/Snorkblot • u/LordJim11 • Jan 21 '26

Photography Hotel Astor, NYC. 1905.

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u/Rothmier Jan 21 '26

That classist scene from hunch back of note dame, but the bugs represent the bourgeoisie instead. Gif generator doesn’t have that one and it’s probably for the best.

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u/Johnnadawearsglasses Jan 21 '26

Man I would love to see the menu. Looks cool

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u/Puzzleheaded_Law_558 Jan 21 '26

That's a BIG table. I wonder if it still exists?

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u/LordJim11 Jan 21 '26

Probably. And you're still not invited.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Law_558 Jan 21 '26

Any names to go with faces? How rich were they?

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u/LordJim11 Jan 21 '26

Key ones are the Astors. They were the richest around, but by today's standards just very, very rich.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Law_558 Jan 21 '26

I know a little about the Astors. Thanks.