
The Waldorf Astoria
You’ve probably heard of The Waldorf, but you likely haven’t heard of Track 61, the secret train platform that lies just beneath it. It comes as no surprise that Manhattan has some of the most exclusive apartments and buildings in the world. In 1913, the creation of Grand Central Station occupied space above and below ground, and opened a world of connection to other parts of America. The Waldorf and Astoria hotels merged, as they’re located directly above these train platforms. But the public never used the platform. Only elite customers used it. FDR used this platform at one point, and Andy Warhol hosted a party on the platform in 1965. The NY Times reported on this station, and said, “Guests with private rail cars may have them routed directly to the hotel instead of to the Pennsylvania Station or the Grand Central Terminal, and may leave their cars at a special elevator which will take them directly to their suites or the lobby.” Imagine you’re so important, you have a secret room just for yourself in one of the busiest stations in the world (Gothamist).