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In a period not so long ago, there were palaces that lined New York’s Fifth Avenue, built by America’s rich millionaires from both "old" and "new" money. Whether it was the Astors, Vanderbilts, Fricks, or Goulds, all of them modeled their residences after the great palaces of Europe, and filled them with everything from Rembrandts to ancient velvets. It's time to go inside these palatial homes and uncover the secret splendors that took place beyond their gilded doors.
Led by historian Gary Lawrance, our virtual showcase of these immaculate residences, both inside and out, will include:
-The houses of Mrs. Astor, from her rather plain brownstone at 34th Street to future marble palace on 65th Street
-The marble mansion of Alexander T. Stewart, and why he was never invited over to the house of neighbor Mrs. Astor
-The William K. Vanderbilt house at 52nd Street — designed by Beaux-Arts architect Richard Morris Hunt, this mansion would forever change the style of all future townhouses
-Cornelius Vanderbilt II’s block-long house at 57th Street, the largest townhouse ever built, with a French paneled ballroom overlooking the Plaza Hotel
-Senator William Clark’s gigantic mansion at 77th Street, filled with art and meant to last forever (though demolished in only twenty years)
-Rarely seen archival photos and illustrations showcasing mansion interiors, exteriors, floor plans, and social events
Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Gary — any and all questions about these mansions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
荷兰镇
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Inside the Members-Only New York Society Library, NYC's Oldest Library
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'The Delicious History of French Cuisine' Webinar
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'New Amsterdam: Dutch New York's Land of Debauchery' Webinar
GhostTown
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'Pennsylvania Station: The Most Beautiful Train Station Ever Built' Webinar
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'The Secret Splendors of New York's Gilded Age'
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'The Boulevard: Gilded Age Apartment Hotels of the Upper West Side' Webinar
费城1 Greene Country Towne
https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/the-long-island-estates-that-inspired-the-great-gatsby-webinar-registration-504733229677/
费城 2City of Eclecticism
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费城3
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