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The Gilded Mansions of 5th Avenue: from the Frick Collection to the Met; Walking Tour    NEW!

Join Ginny Poleman for a captivating walk along Manhattan's iconic Fifth Avenue as she unveils the stories behind the grand homes of influential New Yorkers like Henry Clay Frick, Joseph Pulitzer, and other wealthy figures who spared no expense in building these opulent residences.

Discover the Beaux-Arts architectural style that defined the era and shaped the aesthetic of New York during the City Beautiful Movement. Learn about the visionary architects—Stanford White, CPH Gilbert, and the renowned firm Carrère & Hastings—who designed these masterpieces. This tour offers an exclusive look into the luxurious lives and enduring legacies of the city's Gilded Age elite, along one of its most prestigious avenues. 

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