The great Waldorf Astoria clock is a legendary part of New York City lore and a meeting spot for generations of New Yorkers. Originally made for the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, it was crafted in London and features relief portraits of American presidents and Queen Victoria of England. For decades, the towering clock graced the Waldorf Astoria, both at its first location on Fifth Avenue and 34th Street and in the lobby of the hotels longtime address at Park Avenue and 50th Street. This time-keeping treasure recently underwent a meticulous restoration and is on view in the Smith Gallery at the New-York Historical Society during the hotels renovation. The New-York Historical Society is located at 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street) in Manhattan, N.Y. For museum hours or additional information, call 212-873-3400.