Having trouble locating your webinar access email or placing your order? Please visit our FAQ page for assistance on the most frequently asked questions.
Beginning in the 1830s, opulent hotels started appearing in Manhattan that would eventually pave the way for famous hostelries like the Plaza, St. Regis, and Waldorf-Astoria to take root. These marble-fronted urban palaces established New York as a world-class city for visitors from Europe — here, royalty, presidents, opera and literary stars, and other international figures were catered to with the finest of cuisine and latest amenities. It's time to uncover the early New York hotels at the forefront of luxury, decades before the dawn of the Gilded Age.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore some of Manhattan's luxurious early 19th-century hotels, both inside and out, where wealthy and titled guests were pampered with luxury, excess, and the latest technological innovations.
Led by historian Tom Miller, our unique exploration will include:
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Tom — any and all questions 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!
*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!
About Tom
Architectural and social historian Tom Miller is the author of Seeking New York, Seeking Chicago, as well as the popular blog “Daytonian in Manhattan.” Since 2009 Tom has published a blog post on a different Manhattan location every day — now totaling nearly 4,000.
His research and reporting focus as much on the social histories of the buildings — the tragedies and sorrows, triumphs and scandals of the people who built and lived in the houses — as on their architecture and styles.
Tom Miller’s retelling of these stories make the buildings come alive; and suddenly they are more than brick, marble, and limestone, but the histories of real people.
Testimonials
"Very interesting" -Valentina
"Well researched and presented. Several insights per hotel that were little known" -Michael
"I liked seeing the old streets and locations before they were built up. I also liked seeing old buildings I had never seen before." -Patricia
"Enjoyed it! Learned so much about the history of the elite hotels of the 19 th century and the people who stayed in them" -Martha
"Learning about the hotels history and accommodations" -Juanita
"It was interesting to hear how the hotels developed. Tom miller always has a excellent presentation." -Joel
"There were so many details he knew. I learned a lot. He was easy going." -Debbie
"Wouldn't miss Tom Miller's webinars for anything! He really knows his material from A to Z. He leaves no stone unturned with his insights and a fair amount of humor added for spice. He is a true rare avis!" -Mardine
Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Landmarks
82 tickets available
Tuesday, June 03
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM