Historian Keith Taillon leads walking tour through Gilded Age Manhattan
Historian Keith Taillon guides visitors on a walking tour of Gilded Age neighborhoods in New York City.
Tour guide highlights Lower Manhattan history
Most guides skip Lower Manhattan when discussing the era, but Keith Taillon starts his narrative there. He explains that this area forms the beginning of the entire historical arc for the city. The tour takes place on a sunny Wednesday in late September along tree-lined streets.
Specific locations and structural context
Participants view rows of private homes while learning about the structural configuration of the past. Several structures from this time remain open to the public, including the Frick and Cooper Hewitt. The experience allows audiences to daydream about living in ornate Beaux-Arts mansions along Fifth Avenue.
Educational background and tour topics
Taillon holds a bachelor's degree in history and a master's in urban planning. His Instagram account covers topics like the demolition of original Penn Station and the nickname The Big Apple. He contextualizes the city's past through its structural configuration during these neighborhood walks.
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