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Interior of Astor Mansion, New York, 1912

Interior of John Jacob Astor IV's house on Fifth Avenue in New York City, 1912. Astor (1864-1912) was an American businessman, real estate builder, investor, and a prominent member of the Astor family. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic during the early hours of April 15. He was among the 1,514 people on board who did not survive. He was the richest passenger aboard the Titanic and was thought to be among the richest people in the world at that time, with a net worth of nearly $87 million when he died.

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Title: Interior of Astor Mansion, New York, 1912

Caption: Interior of John Jacob Astor IV's house on Fifth Avenue in New York City, 1912. Astor (1864-1912) was an American businessman, real estate builder, investor, and a prominent member of the Astor family. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic during the early hours of April 15. He was among the 1,514 people on board who did not survive. He was the richest passenger aboard the Titanic and was thought to be among the richest people in the world at that time, with a net worth of nearly $87 million when he died.

Category: black & white • History: United States

Credit: Album / Science Source / Library of Congress

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Image size: 3664 × 2647 px | 27.7 MB

Print size: 31.0 × 22.4 cm | 1442.5 × 1042.1 in (300 dpi)

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