Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Morning Photo: The Willard Hotel in 1922

We love the Willard Hotel. Who doesn’t? The place is full of amazing history. We posted a view from the top of the hotel last week and this week we’re posting a view of the hotel. We included this in the Calvin Coolidge post a while back, but the detail of this photo deserves a second look.

The Willard Hotel in 1922 (Shorpy)

The Willard Hotel in 1922 (Shorpy)

Click on the image for greater detail, because it’s pretty amazing. See if you can find anyone in the hotel peaking out the window. I couldn’t, but I’m sure there’s one hiding somewhere … maybe it’s a ghost.

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  • Alice

    Does anyone know what the small pole next to the trash can is? I have one on my street and was curious what it was.

  • Alex

    I love the lone biker going north on 14th Street! Today you’d be crazy to do that!!!

  • G

    Looks like there is somone standing under the flag at the top of the hotel!

  • ZZinDC

    I’m liking the umbrellas for the traffic cops too.

  • http://www.bronxace.homestead.com/photos.html Ace

    I like the Flivvers.

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