A Modern Guide To Gilded Age New York

Long gone may be the days of the Astors and the Vanderbilts, strict social registers and casual private ballrooms, but head uptown and you'll find quite a few elegant remnants of Manhattan's defining Gilded Age. Fancy yourself a modern Edith Wharton? Embark on a tour of the properties and landmarks once frequented by the bygone aristocracy of New York. From sprawling mansions to scandalous sculptures, plenty of history's riches remain - if you know where to look.

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