New York
How the Astor family became an American dynasty
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 Waldorf-Astoria.Spencer Platt/Getty Images
- John Jacob Astor built his fortune in the fur business and New York real estate.
- John Jacob Astor III and William Backhouse Astor Jr.… [+7007 chars]
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