Magnificent Gilded Age Mansions of Riverside Drive Walking Tour
September 18, 2018 |
For a brief time in the early 20th century, Riverside Drive rivaled Fifth Avenue for its stretch of opulent mansions. With the passage of time and the rise of luxury apartment living, many of these mansions were lost, but we have the chance to once again enter that bygone era with the help of Gilded Age historian Esther Crain (of "Ephemeral New York" fame).
An amazing storyteller, Ms. Crain will help us imagine the many grand homes that enjoyed spectacular views of the Hudson River and discover rich period details of the very special buildings that, incredibly, remain. She'll share the stories of the statues and park landmarks along Riverside Drive and peek into the lives of the wealthy society homeowners of the time.
Come walk with us in the spectacular light of a Hudson River sunset for a glimpse of life during an unparalleled period on the Upper West Side.
Esther Crain is a writer, editor, and native New Yorker. In 2008, she launched Ephemeral New York, a website that chronicles the city's past through photos, newspaper articles, art, and other artifacts. She is the author of The Gilded Age in New York, 1870-1910, as well as New York City in 3D in the Gilded Age and has been featured in the New York Times, the New York Post, and Time Out New York, among other publications.
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Riverside Drive |
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New York, NY |
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