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Oct 3, 2022 1 hr 39 min

The Plaza Hotel Part 1

from Hotel History

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! For our inaugural episode, we take on a New York institution – the Plaza Hotel. We discuss its Gilded Age origins (ambitious, glamorous, and a wee bit violent), its rich and famous residents, and how it handled progress and change through the first half of the 20th century. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏻 Want to collaborate? 📰 Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. 📖 Join our free book club here. 📚 Shop our bookshelves here.* Support indie bookstores! ☕️ You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon. 🙅🏻‍♀️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. The content is provided as-is with no guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. The opinions of the hosts and guests are their own. While we discuss public figures and publicly available information, this podcast does not claim that all statements presented are verified facts, and commentary may include personal opinion, parody, or speculation protected under fair use and free speech principles. Listeners should independently verify any claims or stories discussed. *affiliate link

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  1. 0:00 Why the Plaza?
  2. 12:01 The Gilded Age
  3. 25:10 We Live Here Now
  4. 41:19 A Violent Beginning
  5. 47:49 Fancy Schmancy
  6. 49:39 The Oak & Persian Rooms
  7. 54:33 Prohibition
  8. 1:05:35 The End of an Era
  9. 1:17:00 The Depression
  10. 1:27:00 Celebrity Guests & a New Owner

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