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The Plaza Hotel has been a symbol of New York elegance since its opening in 1907.
Since then, it has undergone drastic changes in both design and ownership that continues into today.
Here are a few highlights from the Plazas over 100-year history.
Before the hotel opened its doors, it was already embroiled in scandal.
During construction, retired cop Michael Butler was beaten and thrown down two stories of unfinished flooring.
Two other former cops were injured in the beatings.
The Plaza had attempted to save money by hiring nonunion ironworkers alongside the more expensive union ones.
At any one time, the Plaza was home to almost three dozen mostly imported and pedigree pooches.
The Plazas most famous guest never actually existed.
The actresss friends would often call her to announce they didnt want to speak to her, only Eloise.
After her 1955 debut bookEloise: A Book for Precocious Grown-ups, Eloise and the Plaza became synonymous.
Kids would often call the hotel and ask to speak to Eloise.
Thompson, a longtime resident, would always comply.
Thenfuture president Donald Trump bought the Plaza for $407.5 million in 1988 and called the purchase hisMona Lisa.
He hid in a secret room adjoined to their suite for ten days, eavesdropping and causing mischief.
Wallach also called the Fire Department and forced the men to move to another hotel for a few days.
Eventually Trump had to call Wallach off and accept defeat.
Donald Trump said widow Fannie Lowenstein was tougher to handle than his wives Ivana or Marla Maples.
The party of the century required guests to wear masks and ladies to have fans.
Only those who received a coveted invitation could attend.
Immediately after, the party was seen as legendary.
The negative turn no doubt coincided with Capotes increased alcoholism and increased alienation of friends and family.
He knew almost nothing about the band (it was before they hit No.
1 onBillboardcharts), and was afraid they would trash the place.
While the band members were surprisingly tame, the adolescent fans were less so.
A photographer recalled that two girls came in with large suitcases asking to see the Beatles.
When they were denied, they sadly opened up the suitcases to reveal two other girls.
