New York's Roosevelt Hotel to close after nearly 100 years due to the coronavirus pandemic

Simret Aklilu, CNN • Updated 11th October 2020

(CNN) — Since 1924, the Roosevelt Hotel has been a witness to history.

The New York City landmark was the election headquarters for Gov. Thomas Dewey when he incorrectly announced he defeated Harry Truman in the 1948 presidential election. It has served as the backdrop for movies such as "The Irishman" and it helped start a New Year's Eve tradition.

A fixture of the Manhattan skyline, the hotel boasts elegant architecture and is minutes away from Times Square and Grand Central Terminal.

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Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the hotel has also been seen in films including "Maid in Manhattan," "Malcolm X" and "Wall Street."

In addition, it was at the Roosevelt Hotel Grill in 1929 where Guy Lombardo first broadcast "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve.