These Are the Oldest Family Names in Elite Manila Society
- 3 years ago
In 1892, society dame Caroline Astor hosted a ball at her mansion at 350 Fifth Avenue–where the Empire State Building now stands.
The term “The 400” was coined after her guest list, a reference to the number of people Astor’s ballroom reportedly held.
The term “The 400” was coined after her guest list, a reference to the number of people Astor’s ballroom reportedly held.