Astoria, Queens. Astor Place. The Waldorf-Astoria. Even if you're not a New Yorker, you've heard of these iconic places named for the Astor family.

The Astor name dominates New York City everywhere from Astor Place in Greenwich Village to Astoria in Queens and they were the wealthiest family in the United States at one point.

As a youngster, John Jacob Astor worked for his father as a dairy salesman. He had three brothers, the eldest of whom, George, left home to work for an uncle in London who made musical instruments ...

Astoria, Queens. Astor Place. The Waldorf-Astoria. Even if you're not a New Yorker, you've heard of these iconic places named for the Astor family.

Inside the Astor family, one of America's wealthiest Gilded Age dynasties whose descendants are friends with British royals Rob Wile,Talia Lakritz Tue, Jul 9, 2024, 6:34 PM 6 min read ...